Here's what you should know ahead of Storm Agnes' arrival this week.
The first storm of the season will hit Scotland this week, bringing heavy winds and rains across the country.
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.When will Storm Agnes reach Scotland? Storm Agnes is expected to travel over the Irish sea from the southwest on Wednesday, September 27, moving closer to Scotland throughout the day.
While the exact path of Storm Agnes is still being determined, Inland areas can expect gusts between 50-60mph. Coastal areas are likely to see the highest wind speeds of 65-75 mph and some areas could be hit with 80mph gales. Storm Agnes is set to follow an already wet bout of weather, leaving little time for conditions to dry out. Strong winds also increase chances of blocked drains from flying debris and as a result, both road and property flooding may occur.
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