Hogmanay party-goers warned of soggy end to 2024 after Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain; the 48-hour long alert covers all of the Scottish Highlands
A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.
The yellow warning, which will run for 48 hours, comes into force at midnight on Sunday/Monday and remains in place until just before the bells on Tuesday.
The national forecaster warned that the rain could bring "significant disruption in the build up to New Year".
“Rain is likely to become persistent and occasionally heavy on Monday and possibly last through New Year's Eve,” said a spokesperson.
“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 to 70mm are possible over the two days with some places perhaps seeing 100 to 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.”
The weather warning covers all of Scotland except for Orkney, Shetland, and the Rhins of Galloway in the far south-west.
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