The sinister sounding-soaking occurs when sand from the Saharan Desert mixes with precipitation, giving it a reddish-tint.
When dry, it leaves a thin layer of red dust which can coat houses, cars and garden furniture- hence its ominous name.
All parts of Britain could be at risk from the rouge rain.
MeteoGroup forecaster Billy Payne said: “The air plume still contains dust from the Sahara.
"Rain on Friday night and Saturday morning means Saturday is the most likely time to find cars covered with reddish or orange dust, meaning the rain is known as ‘blood rain.’
“This dust could be found anywhere in the UK - including Scotland.”
Forecaster Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said: “’Blood rain’ due to dust from the Sahara Desert means orange dust is expected to be seen quite clearly on house windows, garden furniture and cars.”
Story and source: Mirror
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