SCOTS are braced for travel chaos as a week’s worth of rain in days is set to cause potential flooding and disruption.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for heavy downpours which has been in place since 6am this morning.
Scots are braced for heavy downpours today as areas could see up to 70mm on rainfall[/caption]
A number of flood alerts are in place as the country gets battered by rain[/caption]
The alert covers Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders, East and South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.
Forecasters have warned some areas of the country could see as much as 70mm of rainfall on higher ground on Friday.
A total of six flood alerts have been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
These warnings cover 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.
Heavy rain is set to be followed by strong winds, with gusts of up to 70mph.
Police Scotland confirmed that ferries between Cairnryan and Northern Ireland have been cancelled.
A force spokesperson added: “Those booked on to any of the affected sailings are advised not to travel to the area due to the impending weather warning and delays are expected.
“They should instead seek alternative travel options elsewhere.
“Please check with Stenaline and P&O Ferries as appropriate for updates on your sailing.”
The alert covers Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire.
The whole country is then set to be battered by more strong gales on Sunday.
Strong gusts of 70mph are set to hit the country on Sunday[/caption]
The warning is in place from 6am until 6pm.
The Met Office warning stated: “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.”
And a further yellow warning for rain in south western areas will see heavy downpours cause localised flooding and some disruption.
Some areas could see flooding as heavy rain sweeps in[/caption]
