Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas need emergency kit for 33 hours this weekend

Brits in eight areas have been warned to prepare an emergency kit for 33 hours this weekend.

The Met Office issued this warning and urged people to gear up ahead of heavy rains and the risk of flooding in one part of the UK. The recent sunny weather is set to be disrupted by lashings of rain which could also bring about difficult travel conditions. A yellow weather warning has been issued for a large part of Scotland - meaning there is a possibility of intense rain and thunderstorms, carrying the threat of floods across a side of the nation.

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Weather experts at the Met Office have predicted the harsh weather could start in just a few hours, with the yellow alert set to commence at 6am on Friday and continue until 3pm on Saturday. People in the west of Scotland have been warned to prepare the "persistent, heavy rain" that is set to batter the area.

Eight towns north of Glasgow have been included in the Met Office warning. These places include Fort William, Oban, Rothesay, Greenock, Lochgilphead, Inverary, Tobermory and Portree.

The Met Office warnedresidents in these areas could expect "spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer", "bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer" and "some interruption to power supplies and other services possible".

People have been advised to prepare a flood kit to protect them from potential losses or damage caused by floods. The Met Office even revealed a list of the crucial items Brits should set aside in their emergency kits.

It said: "In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water."

Forecasters added that the heavy rain is expect to hit on much of Friday and overnight but slowly eases later on in the day on Saturday. These rains will also be accompanied by windy conditions, which are expected to be worse on Friday during the day - with gusts of 40 to 50mph expected.

The Met Office added: "Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.

"It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help."