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Glasgow Times
18 hours ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms in Glasgow
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned of significant impacts from surface water and small watercourses due to sustained heavy rainfall over the weekend. These impacts may include localised flooding affecting parts of the community and widespread disruption to travel and transport networks. READ MORE: Check out these six amazing snaps as street performers take to Glasgow's streets Residents are being urged to remain vigilant. SEPA has reminded the public that it is their responsibility to take action to help protect themselves and their property in the event of flooding. The warning covers Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Weather conditions are expected to worsen this afternoon as heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms move in from the south, becoming persistent in some areas. READ MORE: Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland Many places across the region are forecast to receive between 20 and 30 millimetres of rain, though some areas could experience as much as 50 to 75 millimetres in just a few hours. The intense rainfall raises the risk of flash flooding, particularly in built-up or low-lying locations. Looking ahead to Monday, July 21, the threat of thunderstorms continues across much of the UK, including Glasgow. The Met Office has extended its yellow warning into the new week, as unsettled conditions are expected to persist. READ MORE: The 'extraordinary' Neolithic village in Scotland that's older than the Pyramids In a statement, SEPA confirmed that flooding from surface water and small watercourses is possible across the Scottish mainland from yesterday morning until around midday on Sunday. Localised flooding of properties, roads and travel disruption is considered likely. The agency also highlighted the possibility of further localised flooding from Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, particularly in southern and central areas extending as far north as the Trossachs and North Argyll. Travellers and residents are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and take appropriate precautions throughout the weekend.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
UK braced for thunderstorms with risk of flood damage
Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with fast water risking a danger to life in some areas. Warnings for south-west England, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been put in place alongside one already issued for large parts of northern, eastern and southern England, and will be in place from 6pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday. The office says there is a slight chance of power cuts and a loss of other services to some homes and businesses, as well as flooding, building damage, travel disruption and road closures. There is also a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life for parts of the country including Cornwall and south-west Wales, central and east England. Some places could see up to 75mm of rain in just a few hours and heavy showers are expected to continue until Wednesday. The Environment Agency has also put in place 27 flood alerts for the next five days, with surface water flooding impacts possible across much of England on Saturday and isolated river flooding impacts possible albeit unexpected. The agency said impacts were possible across parts of south-west England from Sunday until Monday. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 16 flood alerts for most of the country. This follows the amber weather warning which was issued for parts of the UK up until 11am on Saturday morning warning of dangerous thunderstorms. Andy Page, the Met Office's chief meteorologist, said: 'The intense rainfall could lead to surface water flooding as well as frequent lightning and hail too. 'The situation is evolving, and warnings may be changed or added. 'This weekend is expected to be busy on the roads as more schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays, so it's important people keep up-to-date with the very latest forecast. 'There will be spells of more pleasant weather in parts of the UK through the weekend, with some sunny spells in between systems as they move through.' In south-west England on Saturday, some areas could see up to 50mm of rain in just a few hours, and up to 75mm for some areas while in central and east England, up to 30mm of rain could fall in less than an hour and scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms may develop across Saturday afternoon. In Northern Ireland, from Derry down to Tyrone, scattered showers will turn heavier with the chance of a few thunderstorms and up to 20mm of rain in an hour in some places. Showers are expected to ease towards the evening. Scotland will see areas of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms arriving from the south during Saturday afternoon. Some places will see persistent rain building up particularly on south-east facing areas of high ground, and up to 75mm of rain could fall in just a few hours. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain in the high 20Cs across the weekend before dropping slightly towards the beginning of next week.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK braced for thunderstorms with risk of flood damage
Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with fast water risking a danger to life in some areas. Warnings for south-west England, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been put in place alongside one already issued for large parts of northern, eastern and southern England, and will be in place from 6pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday. The office says there is a slight chance of power cuts and a loss of other services to some homes and businesses, as well as flooding, building damage, travel disruption and road closures. There is also a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life for parts of the country including Cornwall and south-west Wales, central and east England. Some places could see up to 75mm of rain in just a few hours and heavy showers are expected to continue until Wednesday. The Environment Agency has also put in place 27 flood alerts for the next five days, with surface water flooding impacts possible across much of England on Saturday and isolated river flooding impacts possible albeit unexpected. The agency said impacts were possible across parts of south-west England from Sunday until Monday. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 16 flood alerts for most of the country. This follows the amber weather warning which was issued for parts of the UK up until 11am on Saturday morning warning of dangerous thunderstorms. Andy Page, the Met Office's chief meteorologist, said: 'The intense rainfall could lead to surface water flooding as well as frequent lightning and hail too. 'The situation is evolving, and warnings may be changed or added. 'This weekend is expected to be busy on the roads as more schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays, so it's important people keep up-to-date with the very latest forecast. 'There will be spells of more pleasant weather in parts of the UK through the weekend, with some sunny spells in between systems as they move through.' In south-west England on Saturday, some areas could see up to 50mm of rain in just a few hours, and up to 75mm for some areas while in central and east England, up to 30mm of rain could fall in less than an hour and scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms may develop across Saturday afternoon. In Northern Ireland, from Derry down to Tyrone, scattered showers will turn heavier with the chance of a few thunderstorms and up to 20mm of rain in an hour in some places. Showers are expected to ease towards the evening. Scotland will see areas of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms arriving from the south during Saturday afternoon. Some places will see persistent rain building up particularly on south-east facing areas of high ground, and up to 75mm of rain could fall in just a few hours. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain in the high 20Cs across the weekend before dropping slightly towards the beginning of next week.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation
The Perth-based energy giant reported a 4% decrease in output in May and June, compared with the same period last year. This was due to 'unfavourable weather conditions' affecting its hydro power stations, which work by harnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity. SSE's hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago. Scotland has experienced a lack of rainfall, with regions in the east seeing the driest spring since 1964, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. SSE told investors that the dry conditions offset strong operational availability across its renewable power plants. Meanwhile, the company welcomed 'clarity' from the Government's decision not to split the country into different energy pricing zones. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed earlier this month that the UK would retain a single national wholesale price for electricity but reform the current system. SSE said in a statement to investors that the decision brings 'welcome clarity for both investors and consumers whilst sending a strong investment signal that reaffirms the UK as a world-leading renewables market'. The form said its financial outlook for the year continues to be subject to weather, market conditions and plant availability, with the key winter months still to come.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation
The Perth-based energy giant reported a 4% decrease in output in May and June, compared with the same period last year. This was due to 'unfavourable weather conditions' affecting its hydro power stations, which work by harnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity. SSE's hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago. Scotland has experienced a lack of rainfall, with regions in the east seeing the driest spring since 1964, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. SSE told investors that the dry conditions offset strong operational availability across its renewable power plants. Meanwhile, the company welcomed 'clarity' from the Government's decision not to split the country into different energy pricing zones. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed earlier this month that the UK would retain a single national wholesale price for electricity but reform the current system. SSE said in a statement to investors that the decision brings 'welcome clarity for both investors and consumers whilst sending a strong investment signal that reaffirms the UK as a world-leading renewables market'. The form said its financial outlook for the year continues to be subject to weather, market conditions and plant availability, with the key winter months still to come.
