BANKIES are being told to brace for heavy rain this week as two weather warnings are in place for Clydebank.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in the town which will come into force between 1am and 6pm on Tuesday, April 9.

Clydebank Post: Yellow weather warning - Tuesday, April 9Yellow weather warning - Tuesday, April 9 (Image: Met Office)The forecaster says this could lead to possible disruption to some transport.

The downpour is expected to begin on Monday night (April 8) continuing into Tuesday.

Additionally, there is a further yellow warning for rain in the town on Wednesday, April 10.

Clydebank Post: Yellow weather warning - April 10Yellow weather warning - April 10 (Image: Met Office)It will be in place between 9am and 6pm.

What to expect

  • The Met Office states that residents can expect the following during the warning period:
  • Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. It is however noted that this is more likely in southern Scotland the south of the Central Lowlands.
  • There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
  • Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, together with possible delays or cancellations to train and bus services – again most likely in the south of the warning area.
  • Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible, with one or two communities temporarily cut off by flooded roads.

For further information visit the Met Office’s website HERE.