Weather warning as heavy rain expected to drench parts of Scotland

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert from 9pm on Saturday through to 9am on Sunday.

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Heavy rain is expected to drench parts of Scotland this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with Scots urged to prepare for travel disruption and flooding.

The downpour is expected between 9pm on Saturday and 9am on Sunday.

Dumfries and Galloway, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow, Argyll and Bute, Renfrewshire and Stirling are likely to see most of the bad weather.

Saturday and Sunday: The weather warning for rain.Website

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has so far issued seven flood alerts.

Experts have warned that homes and businesses could flood due to the rainfall.

Spray and sudden flooding could also lead to difficult driving conditions.

The Met Office said: “Persistent, heavy rain may lead to some disruption, especially to travel.”

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