Scotland is to be hit by heavy flooding over the weekend, the Met Office has said (Image: PA)
THE Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for flooding and heavy rain, presenting a “danger to life from fast flowing or deep floodwater”.
Prolonged downpours are expected to lead to widespread disruption across central Scotland from early on Saturday morning.
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It comes after the Met Office issued multiple yellow warnings throughout the week with the map below showing the areas which will be impacted.
What to expect according to the Met Office:
- Homes and businesses flooded and damage to some buildings
- Danger to life from fast flowing or deep floodwater. Delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities cut off by flooded roads
- Power cuts and loss of other area services to some homes and businesses.
The warning is in place from 3am on Saturday morning until 6am on Sunday.
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