Overview

• The alert runs from 5pm Wednesday 1 October to 6am Friday 3 October for persistent, heavy rain.
• Affected regions include Strathclyde, Central, Tayside & Fife, and parts of the Highlands and Islands.
• Forecasts call for 50–75mm widely, 100–150mm on west-facing mountains, with up to 200–250mm on a few peaks.
• Officials warn of fast-flowing or deep floodwater posing a danger to life, along with road closures, power cuts, and public transport delays or cancellations.
• Rain is expected from Tuesday through Thursday night, with strong winds likely late Thursday and a possible further wet, windy spell on Friday, and residents are urged to check flood risk and prepare plans and kits.