Met Office downgrades weather alert for heavy rain and strong winds

The forecaster amended a previous yellow alert, which was due to hit parts of Scotland on Saturday morning.

The Met Office has downgraded a yellow weather alert for heavy rain and strong winds, which were set to batter parts of Scotland.

The warning, which came into force at 9am on Saturday, covered Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, and the Scottish Borders.

Forecasters warned that rainfall may lead to flooding and travel disruption in some areas.

However by 11am, the Met Office said the alert would no longer affect Scotland.

The yellow alert will now only affect parts of Wales and northern England.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code
Posted in

Today's Top Stories

Popular Videos

Latest in Scotland

Trending Now