Scotland will see the most dangerous weather, causing a potential 'danger to life' and more rainfall than the average month
Scotland will see the most dangerous weather, causing a potential ‘danger to life’ and more rainfall than the average monthis set to hit the UK on Tuesday evening – with a month’s worth of rainfall and extreme winds of up to 60mph expected.
Meanwhile, the Met Office’s yellow warning has expanded to include much of the rest of the UK – now spanning as far as London and Northern Ireland and lasting from Wednesday until Saturday.Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Steven Keates, said: “Storm Babet will bring impactful rain to many parts of the UK, but especially parts of eastern Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England later this week.
CrossCountry, meanwhile, announced there will be no service from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot after 5.30pm on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning.A flood duty manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency , David Morgan, has urged people to be “prepared for potential flooding” and to consider “extra steps” to stay safe.
Mr Morgan added: “Impacts from surface water and rivers are likely, and with catchments saturated from recent heavy rain and flooding, we’re urging people to be prepared for potential flooding.
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