Met Office issues weather warnings for Scotland as twin storms approach

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain across central and eastern Scotland for Friday as Storm Austen moves across the region. BBC News and the Falkirk Herald both report that Storm Austen and Storm Boelo will bring heavy rain and strong winds across Scotland over the weekend. [1][2][3][5][6]

Rail services expect disruption due to the incoming severe weather. Craig Gorman, head of operational weather strategy at Network Rail Scotland, stated that speed restrictions will be put in place for trains in some areas to manage safety risks during the weather event. [1]

ScotRail confirmed that passenger safety remains its main priority. Mark Ilderton, service delivery director at ScotRail, said that the operator is preparing for heavy rain and strong winds brought by the two consecutive storms. [1]

The 2026 to 2027 European windstorm season marks the twelfth occurrence of the continent's coordinated severe weather naming program. The official season generally runs from early September through the end of August. [7]