SCOTLAND is set to be battered by heavy rain and possibly flooding in the coming days.
Following a report of expected heavy rainfall and travel disruption on Thursday and Friday, the Met Office has extended the risk to Saturday.
This means that the affected areas could be battered by rain for a period of 72-hours, and the risk of travel disruption is likely.
The initially affected area spread from Campbelltown to Fort William, but Saturday's warning has also stretched the chance of heavy rainfall and flooding to the south of Skye and Lochaber.
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The Met Office said: "Rain will spread from the west during Wednesday evening, becoming persistent and heavy at times through Thursday and much of Friday before easing by Saturday afternoon.
"Accumulations of 40-70mm will build up quite widely with 100-150mm locally over high ground in Argyll and West Highland."
Bus and train services are expected to take longer than usual. Spray and flooding on roads could also disrupt journeys.
Scotrail has issued advice to customers telling them to plan their journey in advance.
They said: "Heavy rain is expected over the next few days which could result in some flooding and possible disruption to travel. Take care when out and about. Please check your journey prior to travelling."
🌧️ Heavy rain is expected over the next few days which could result in some flooding and possible disruption to travel. Take care when out and about. Please check your journey prior to travelling on our mobile app or website: https://t.co/VIQjvsjFpm
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 5, 2021
The affected areas are:
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Highland
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Renfrewshire
Inverclyde
North Ayrshire
Renfrewshire
West Dunbartonshire
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