Overview

• The warning covers nine western regions, from Central Scotland and Tayside & Fife to Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire, and runs from 6 am Friday to 3 pm Saturday.
• Forecasters expect 40–60 mm of rain to accumulate widely, with more than 100 mm falling in upland areas through Friday and early Saturday.
• Coastal and hilly areas could see gusts of 40–50 mph that may bring spray, fallen branches and potential power interruptions.
• The Met Office warns of flooding risk, difficult driving due to spray and standing water, and possible delays to bus and train services.
• Residents are advised to prepare flood kits with essentials such as documents, torches and blankets, and to avoid travelling by road during peak downpours.