By Chris Marzella
Copyright dailyrecord
A flood alert has been issued across the Stirling area as the region is set for two days of rain and win as Storm Amy sweeps in. The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued the alert on Thursday morning. They said: “Heavy and persistent rain is forecast for this area on Thursday and again on Friday. This could cause flooding impacts from rivers and surface water. Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads, with disruption to travel. “Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.” The flood alert is in force until further notice. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain throughout Thursday and Friday and an additional yellow warning has been issued for strong winds on Friday and in to Saturday. An amber warning for wind has been issued for western and northern Scotland – including Argyll and Bute, Orkney Islands, the Highlands, Na h-Eileanan Siar and Moray. Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area. A Met Office forecaster said: “Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of strong winds to many parts of northern and western Britain later on Friday and overnight into Saturday. “South to southwesterly winds will increase during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night. Gusts of 50-60mph are likely in many areas, and may reach 60-70mph in more exposed parts. The strongest winds are most likely across portions of northern and western Scotland, where gusts in excess of 90mph are possible – this is covered by a separate amber warning for the Friday night period. “The very strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, with difficult driving conditions likely, especially for high sided vehicles on prone routes, such as crosswinds on exposed or high level routes. Winds will ease for most parts through Saturday afternoon, but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of Saturday, before slowly easing overnight.”
