US ‘bomb cyclone’ to cause wet and windy weather in UK, says Met Office

Storm that sent US temperatures plunging triggers yellow weather warning for heavy rain over Scotland on Friday

The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US is also causing the UK to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office has said.

On Wednesday, the forecaster issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 3am on Friday for 15 hours for much of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. The Met Office said heavy rain could bring some flooding and travel disruption.