A severe weather alert has been issued for Dumfries in Scotland by the Met Office, warning of heavy rain and strong winds. The alert is in place from 12pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday, affecting Dumfries and surrounding areas in Dumfries and Galloway.
According to the Met Office, Dumfries can expect temperatures to drop to 8°C and winds of up to 50mph, with heavy rain showers expected throughout the day. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay safe, including avoiding travel unless essential and keeping an eye on weather updates.
In England, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds in the North West, with temperatures expected to drop to 12°C in Manchester and 10°C in Liverpool. Meanwhile, in Wales, a yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds in the North West, with temperatures expected to drop to 10°C in Cardiff.
Residents in Northern Ireland can expect heavy rain and strong winds, with temperatures expected to drop to 9°C in Belfast. The Met Office advises residents to stay indoors and avoid travel unless essential.
Practical safety advice includes keeping an eye on weather updates, avoiding travel unless essential, and staying indoors during the worst of the weather. Residents are also advised to keep their phone charged and to have a backup power source in case of a power cut.