SEPA issues flood warnings as Glasgow braces for Storm Dave

Two yellow warnings are in place on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, for areas that are at risk of localised flooding.

These cover much of the banks of the River Clyde from Govan and Whiteinch all the way to the Firth of Clyde in Gourock and Helensburgh.

SEPA's flood risk map (Image: Scottish Environment Protection Agency)

Ayrshire also falls within the warnings, as do parts of Argyll.

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SEPA is warning residents in these areas of localised flooding of land and roads, flooding affecting properties, and disruption to travel.

A statement posted to the environmental regulator’s website reads: “On Saturday and Sunday, coastal impacts from waves and spray overtopping to low-lying areas of the coasts are likely, especially along the Firth of Clyde.

“On Saturday, impacts from surface water accumulation in the North West and in the Western Isles are also likely.”

It comes as Storm Dave is set to batter Glasgow from Saturday evening, with Met Office weather warnings in place.

A yellow weather warning comes into force for the city and the surrounding areas from 6pm on Saturday, April 4, lasting until noon on Easter Sunday, April 5.

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Forecasters say a rapidly deepening area of low pressure will move northeast from the Atlantic close to or across northwestern parts of the UK during Saturday evening and night, before clearing to the North Sea by Sunday.

Peak gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely across the country, with exposed areas likely to see 60-70 mph winds. There is also a slight chance of extreme gusts of 80-90 mph in the most exposed locations.

Glaswegians are being urged to secure garden furniture, including bins, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences, ahead of the storm.

For further information, visit the Met Office's website HERE.