FLOOD alerts have been issued ahead of forecasted persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next three days.
The Met Office yellow warning, which covers parts of the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Perthshire and the Stirling area, comes into force at 6pm on Sunday and runs until midday on Tuesday.
Five flood alerts have been issued as 70-100mm of rain is likely to fall widely during this period.
Sepa has issued five alerts warning of potential flooding n the following areas:
- Caithness and Sutherland
- Easter Ross and Great Glen
- Findhorn, Nairn, Moray and Speyside
- Skye and Lochaber
- Wester Ross
In a statement, Sepa said: "Five Regional Flood Alerts remain in place for the north-west on Sunday afternoon.
"Persistent rain combined with snow melt in these areas may cause river and surface water flooding, leading to difficult driving conditions and flooding of low-lying land, roads and properties.
"Localised flooding impacts may also be possible in parts of Argyll and north Tayside."
Met Office issues yellow warning for rain in Scotland
It predicts that persistent rain will lead to difficult travel conditions and possible flooding in some places.
There may also be some interruption to power supplies and other services.
Police have advised people to travel with caution.
The Met Office warning states: “Rain will become persistent across parts of western Scotland during Sunday, continuing throughout Monday before easing later on Tuesday.
“70-100 mm of rain is likely to fall widely during this period, but possibly over 150 mm for some exposed hills and mountains.
“Rapid melting of lying snow will also contribute to any potential impacts.”
Further south the Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind for Yorkshire which is in force until 5pm on Sunday.
It warns that strong westerly winds may cause some difficult travel conditions on Sunday afternoon, while some short term loss of power and other services is possible.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected across parts of Yorkshire during the afternoon while a few places may experience gusts of up to 65mph.
Winds will ease into Sunday evening, forecasters said.
