Scots are being told to prepare for a day of torrential rain in parts of the country.
A ‘danger to life’ Yellow weather warning has been issued for much of the Central Belt, extending to Ayrshire and Arran as well as Argyll and Bute and parts of the east coast.
It will come into force from 3am on Monday, and is expected to last until 9am on Tuesday.
Scots have been warned that disruption to travel and power supplies are to be expected and coastal locations should prepare for large waves.
Source: Met Office
Homes and businesses are likely to be hit with fast-flowing and deep floodwater, and delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely.
A statement from the Met Office read: “Spells of rain, heavy at times, commencing Sunday night will persist through most of Monday before clearing on Tuesday morning.
“Typically 50-75 mm rain is expected over hills and mountains. Over a few mountains, most likely in Argyll, as much as 75-100 mm rain may fall.”
Travel operators are preparing for the weather, with Network Rail monitoring the rainfall heading for Scotland’s railway over the coming days.
In a tweet, ScotRail wrote: “We’re expecting some heavy rainfall, particularly in the southwest of the country overnight tonight.
“This will be followed by persistent and sometimes heavy rain throughout Monday.
“If you need to use the train, please check your journey before travelling.”
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
Clackmannanshire
Falkirk
Fife
Perth and Kinross
Stirling
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Highland
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway
West Lothian
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Renfrewshire
Glasgow
Inverclyde
North Ayrshire
North Lanarkshire
Renfrewshire
South Ayrshire
South Lanarkshire
West Dunbartonshire
