Heavy rain warning for Grampian area is extended

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for heavy rain in the Grampian area until Sunday.

It will now last from midday on Thursday until midday on Sunday.

The warning has been extended to account for a likely slower clearance of showers.

Persistent and occasionally heavy rain may lead to some flooding and transport disruption.

The warning said: "Further rain is expected across eastern Scotland between late Thursday and early Sunday, the rain heavy at in places, although possibly easing off for a time later Friday or early Saturday.

"Accumulations over this period will be widely around 30 to 40mm near the coast, with 50 to 100mm likely to fall over higher ground where there is a possibility of up to around 100-150mm in a few locations.

"Rain will be less heavy than last week but falling on to already saturated ground is likely and may lead to further flooding in places."

The public are advised to expect:

• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, and may lead to delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

• There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

• Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

• There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater.

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