SCOTS are facing a weekend washout as storms roll in from the Atlantic.
Severe warnings are in place for rain tomorrow before a vicious weather system sweeps in on Sunday.
Severe warnings are in place for rain tomorrow[/caption]
Heavy rain could lead to travel disruption in some parts of the country[/caption]
A number of flood alerts have been issued by SEPA[/caption]
Friday’s alert is in place from 6am until 6pm and covers Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, south west Scotland, Lothian and Borders and southern parts of Strathclyde.
Up to 40mm (one and a half inches) of rain is expected in a six-hour spell, with up to 70mm (two and three quarter inches) by the time things ease by evening.
On Sunday, all of Scotland has been warned to expect high winds arriving from the west, with a yellow Met Office warning in place between 6am and 6pm.
Winds could widely reach 60mph inland, with 70mph possible on the west coast and higher ground.
Travel disruption is expected and weathermen say power cuts are possible.
Meanwhile, flooding of a few homes and businesses is “likely”.
The Met Office warning states: “Southerly to southwesterly winds are expected to increase through Sunday morning, peaking late morning to early afternoon with gusts of 50-60mph, and perhaps as much as 70mph in exposed spots along Irish Sea coastlines, Scottish Islands, and other areas of high ground further inland.
“Rain will accompany strong winds, which will make for very poor weather conditions, especially on roads.
“Winds will then ease from southwest to northeast of the warning area through the afternoon and early evening.”
Flood alerts have been issued by The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) covering Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway, Dundee and Angus, Scottish Borders and West Central Scotland.
SEPA said: “A period of heavy and persistent rain throughout Friday could cause flooding impacts from rivers and surface water.
“Particularly at risk are urban areas and the transport network.
“Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads, with difficult driving conditions. Isolated properties may also be at risk.
“Levels on larger rivers are expected to peak around 7pm.
“Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.
“Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.”
