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Scotland is facing significant flooding risks as a prolonged spell of heavy rain is expected to hit the region. Forecasters have issued an amber weather warning for the south west starting from midnight, while a yellow alert covers much of the western mainland. According to the Met Office, rainfall totals could reach 50-70mm over much of the amber warning zone, with some areas in the Galloway Hills and Southern Uplands seeing as much as 110-130mm throughout Sunday. This intense weather may lead to flooding of homes and businesses, with fast-moving river waters posing serious risks to public safety. Disruptions to bus and rail services are also anticipated.
The amber warning encompasses an extensive part of southwest Scotland, including Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Borders, parts of South Lanarkshire, and certain areas of Ayrshire. The alert is set to last the entire day Sunday. Alongside the heavy rain, gusty south-westerly winds are predicted to exacerbate conditions. Elsewhere, yellow weather warnings remain in effect across large parts of Scotland, including cities such as Glasgow, Fife, and Stirling, with durations varying until late Sunday or Monday morning. In preparation, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued ten regional flood alerts and continues to update the public with the latest information online.
Authorities are urging caution and preparedness amid these conditions. Police Scotland has advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, while Transport Scotland has warned that transportation services will likely experience delays or cancellations. In the Scottish Borders, a multi-agency incident response group will be active from early Sunday morning to manage the situation and support any necessary recovery efforts. The council has committed to providing regular updates through official channels and will closely monitor river levels in partnership with Sepa. Additional concerns include the potential for surface water flooding.
Scottish government officials have emphasized the importance of planning ahead. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop cautioned that the heavy rain is “likely to impact the transport network” and encouraged people to check travel routes and operator updates before setting off. Similarly, Police Scotland’s Supt Andrew Barclay stressed that motorists should “drive to the conditions and be aware of increased stopping distances,” and recommended carrying essential supplies such as fuel, warm clothing, food, water, and a charged phone in case of disruption.
In terms of infrastructure, the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll remains closed, with traffic rerouted along the Old Military Road as a precaution against landslides. A decision regarding reopening the main trunk road is expected on Monday after safety inspections. ScotRail has implemented speed restrictions on several routes—namely to Oban, Fort William, Mallaig, and Kyle of Lochalsh—from Sunday evening until Monday morning. These measures are anticipated to increase journey times. Additionally, strong winds have forced the cancellation of various CalMac ferry services.
These weather warnings follow closely on the heels of Storm Bram, which recently brought severe conditions including amber wind alerts for northwest Scotland, road closures, fallen trees, damaged rail infrastructure, and power outages affecting over 1,000 properties. During that storm, wind gusts reached up to 76 mph in some areas, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by turbulent weather across Scotland this season
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