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Lucy Farrell

Met Office update Scotland 'danger to life' alert as floods could damage homes and cut power

Met Office Scotland Flood

Two weather warnings have been issued as Scots brace themselves for a serious bout of wet weather.

On Friday morning, the Met Office issued updates for its two weather warnings as torrential rain lashes down on Scotland. The forecaster has now extended the yellow alert and the more serious amber warning.

Flood warnings have also been issued as the amber warning states that parts of Scotland are at risk of fast-flowing floods that could cause a "danger to life". This follows an updated yellow warning concerning heavy rain of up to 100mm.

Here's what you should know about both warnings, including when they will begin and how long they will last.

Scotland amber rain warning - Friday

Forecasters have issued an amber alert for rain (Met Office)

An amber rain warning will be in place from 12am on Friday, November 18 and will last until 9pm that evening.

The Met Office said: "Heavy rain within the warning area continuing through Friday, is likely to produce over 100 mm of rain, including that which fell on Thursday, with parts of the Grampians and Cairngorm perhaps seeing upwards of 150 mm.

"Areas around Inverurie, Ballater and Brechin will be particularly badly affected with some flooding to properties expected.

"Rain should ease later Friday, although rivers may continue to run high beyond this."

What to expect

Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
Some fast flowing or deep flood water is likely, causing danger to life
Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
Spray and flooding leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
A good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses is possible

Regions and local authorities affected

Central, Tayside & Fife

Angus
Perth and Kinross

Grampian

Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire

Scotland yellow rain warning - Friday

The yellow warning in Scotland covers several regions and local authorities (Met Office)

A separate yellow rain warning has been put in place from Friday, November 18, lasting from 3pm until midnight.

Spells of persistent, and at times heavy rainfall will continue on Friday, leading to a risk of flooding.

The Met Office said: "The end time of the warning has been extended until the end of Friday with rainfall slower to ease over Aberdeenshire and eastern Scotland.

"Over southeast Scotland however the rain is still expect to ease early on Friday afternoon with impacts becoming less likely. The northern extent of the warning has also been increased."

What to expect

There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
Spray and flooding likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
Should flooding occur, delays or cancellations to train and bus services are likely
There is a chance that some communities may be temporarily cut off by flooded roads