By Chris Marzella
Copyright dailyrecord
A flood alert has been issued across the area as the region braces rain and wind with Storm Amy approaching – with an amber weather warning for gusts reaching 95mph in parts of Argyll and Bute . The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued the alert on Thursday morning. They said: “Heavy and persistent rain is forecast for this area from Wednesday through to Friday which could cause flooding impacts from rivers and surface water. The heaviest rain is forecast during Thursday. 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.” The flood alert remains in force until further notice. Click here for more news and sport from West Dunbartonshire. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering western and northern Scotland – including Argyll and Bute, Orkney Islands, the Highlands, Na h-Eileanan Siar and Moray. A yellow warning is in place for wind and rain in West Dunbartonshire on Friday and into Saturday. 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.”
