The first storm of the season will hit Scotland this week, bringing heavy winds and rains across the country. Officially named Storm Agnes by forecasters, Scots can expect gusts of up to 80mph and 60mm of rainfall.
The latest storm season began earlier this month and lasts right through until August.Storm Agnes refers to a bout of low pressure mounting over the Atlantic ocean that's set to migrate from the southwest.
Ireland will be hit by the storm first before it reaches Scotland and other parts of the UK this week.The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Scotland from Wednesday until Thursday, flagging possible travel disruptions and floods.
Scots are being urged to monitor developing forecasts as details for Storm Agnes continue to emerge.Here's everything to know about Storm Agnes ahead of its arrival.Storm Agnes is expected to travel over the Irish sea from the southwest on Wednesday, September 27, moving closer to Scotland throughout the day.The same day, forecasters' yellow weather warning for wind is due to start at 12pm noon, lasting until 7am the following Thursday, September 28.
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