Dumfries and Galloway set for wet Hogmanay as Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Dumfries and Galloway is bracing for a wet end to 2024 with torrential rain set to hit the region. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, which will come into effect on Monday and last until the end of Hogmanay.Forecasters predict as much as 70mm of rain could fall in the space of 48 hours, causing transport disruption and power cuts.The warning covers most of the region will come into effect at midnight on Monday and last until the bells on Hogmanay.A Met Office forecaster said: “Rain is likely to become persistent and occasionally heavy on Monday and possibly last through New Year’s Eve.

This may bring some significant disruption and flooding in the build up to New Year events, although there is still a lot of uncertainty in which areas are likely to be affected.“Widespread totals of 50-70mm are possible over the two days with some places perhaps seeing 100-140mm of rain, these higher totals most likely over western Scotland.“Snow may present an additional hazard, especially in the north of Scotland and over high ground.

Strong winds could also bring further disruption, particularly on Tuesday.” As well as the potential for power cuts and flooding, the Met Office is warning of “a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life”.