Scotland - United Kingdom   2026-10-22   Thursday   55.95N, -3.20W

Edinburgh

Scotland - United Kingdom
2026-10-22

Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places: UPDATED

Issue date: 2026-10-22T09:46+00:00

Information on update: End time of warning updated. An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central areas of Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places. The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings