Storm Babet: Where and when are the weather warnings?

There are five weather warnings in place as we head into Saturday.

There are five weather warnings in place as we head into Saturday with Storm Babet continuing to batter much of Scotland with heavy rain and strong winds.

With life-threatening floodwater, dangerous driving conditions, and the risk of power cuts and communities being cut off, the advice is to check how your area is affected before heading out.

Red rain warning

Angus and Aberdeenshire – 00.00 Friday – 00.00 Saturday

A red alert for rain comes into force at midnight on Friday. It warns of life-threatening floods, serious damage to buildings, and widespread disruption to travel.

Communities could be completely cut off, perhaps for several days.

It is in force for the entirety of Saturday and covers parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire.

Red warning for rain covers parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire.STV News

Amber rain warning

Angus, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray – 00.00 Friday – 00.00 Saturday

Prolonged and heavy rain leading to further flooding across Angus, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray.

It is in force from midnight on Friday until midnight on Saturday.

Amber rain warning over Angus, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.STV News
Amber rain warning in the Highlands.STV News

Another amber warning is in force for south east Scotland from midday on Friday until 6am on Saturday.

A third amber warning is in force for south east Scotland from midday on Friday until 6am on Saturday.STV News

Yellow wind and rain warnings

Central and eastern Scotland – 00.00 Friday – 00.00 Saturday

Heavy rain will bring flooding across much of Scotland and high winds will disrupt travel.

Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges is likely and there will be disruption to public transport.

The rain warning is in force from 6am on Thursday until midnight on Saturday.

The wind warning is in force from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday.

Yellow warning for rain across eastern Scotland.STV News
Yellow warning for wind along the east coast.STV News
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