Two Yellow Warnings are in place across Scotland this weekend as Storm Darragh moves across the country bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Very strong winds and heavy rain will be a feature of Storm Darragh from late on Friday and through the weekend. A series of Yellow weather warnings will remain in force until Sunday. On Saturday an Amber weather warning for wind is in place to cover the areas at risk of the greatest impacts from Storm Darragh.

Jason Kelly, a Met Office Chief Forecaster, said: “Storm Darragh is an evolving system and will bring several hazards, including wind gusts of up to 70-80mph around western coasts, especially from Devon and Cornwall to southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wind speeds in inland areas will be slightly reduced with maximum gusts expected to reach 60-70mph.”

The period ahead of Storm Darragh’s arrival will also be unsettled. Jason Kelly added: “Today we will see bouts of heavy rain and squally winds moving eastwards across the UK with the bulk of the rain moving away from the UK by late evening. Tonight, will remain largely dry with clear skies ahead of Storm Darragh which will begin to impact Northern Ireland Friday evening.”

Rain associated with Storm Darragh may lead to some transport disruption from late Friday through Saturday morning with spray and flooding on roads making journey times longer and bus and train services affected.

Dale Hipkiss, Duty Manager at National Highways, said: “If you're planning to drive over the next few days, prepare in advance for the journey and take extra care on the roads. If weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour to manage the conditions as safely as possible. It’s also a good idea for drivers to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns.” 

Weekend weather forecast for Glasgow

Dry, bright start then heavy showers spreading east.

Today:

A largely dry and bright morning. However, some heavy showers or longer spells of rain will reach western Argyll before spreading east across all parts in the afternoon. A breezy day with gales later near the west coast. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight:

Outbreaks of heavy rain will clear away east early evening. Clear spells and blustery showers will follow. Strong northwesterly winds with coastal gales. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Friday:

A mainly dry and bright morning with the odd shower. Rain will spread northeast from late afternoon, becoming heavy and persistent with snow over high ground and strong winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Wet and windy with snow on high ground on Saturday. Mainly dry but cold and cloudy on Sunday. Dry with sunny spells and light winds on Monday.