Hour-by-hour forecast: This is when Storm Gareth will hit Scotland with strong winds and heavy rain
Tuesday (12 March) will see sunshine and blustery showers, with some heavy thunder possible, and snow on the mountains.
There will be more prolonged showers from mid afternoon with gales developing, becoming severe across the west coast. Maximum temperature 7C.
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Hide AdThe evening will see frequent heavy showers with gales or severe gales, especially along the west coast with gusts to 75mph.
The Met Office said: “Strong west to northwesterly winds are expected from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday with possible transport disruption.”
What to expect from this weather warning
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It's likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities are affected by spray and/or large waves.
Hour-by-hour forecast of when Storm Gareth will hit Scotland with strong winds.
21:00 - Heavy rain, 6C. Wind gust: 44mph
22:00 - Heavy rain, 6C. Wind gust: 48mph
23:00 - Heavy rain, 6C. Wind gust: 49mph
Wednesday (13 March)
00:00 - Heavy, 6C. Wind gust: 49mph
01:00 - Heavy rain, 7C. Wind gust: 49mph
02:00 - Heavy shower, 7C. Wind gust: 51mph
03:00 - Heavy shower, 6C. Wind gust: 45mph
04:00 - Light shower, 6C. Wind gust: 43mph
05:00 - Light shower, 6C. Wind gust: 44mph
06:00 - Light shower, 6C. Wind gust: 40mph
07:00 - Light shower, 6C. Wind gust: 42mph
08:00 - Sunny intervals, 7C. Wind gust: 41mph
09:00 - Sunny intervals, 7C. Wind gust: 40mph
10:00 - Sunny intervals, 8C. Wind gust: 42mph
11:00 - Sunny intervals, 9C. Wind gust: 45mph
12:00 - Sunny intervals, 9C. Wind gust: 47mph
13:00 - Sunny intervals, 9C. Wind gust: 48mph
14:00 - Sunny intervals, 9C. Wind gust: 44mph
15:00 - Sunny intervals, 9C. Wind gust: 43mph