FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of the Highlands and Moray ahead of forecasts for heavy rain.
Easter Ross and the Great Glen as well as the Nairn, Findhorn and Speyside catchment areas are all subject to a flood alert from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa).
In a statement, a spokesperson for Sepa said that while most areas will be unaffected by the downpour, anyone caught in “isolated heavy showers” is at risk of flash flooding.
They added: "This alert is for potential flooding from surface water. Isolated heavy showers on Sunday afternoon will give a risk of localised flooding in some areas.
"Most areas will be unaffected, but in the areas of the most intense rainfall there could be disruption to travel and some flooding of urban areas.”
"Remain vigilant. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here