Storms spark amber warning for flooding in the Highlands on Sunday and Monday
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MOTORISTS and home owners are being warned of possible flooding on Sunday and Monday after the Met Office issued an amber warning for the Highlands.
Prolonged and torrential rain is forecast, with as much as three to four inches of rainfall expected in the coming hours.
The worst conditions are expected across Lochaber and through the Great Glen.
A Transport Scotland spokesman said: “The Met Office has issued an amber alert warning of heavy rain which runs from early today morning through until around midnight on Monday.
“This may lead to disruption on local roads and to ferry services. With the conditions we can also expect to see flooding in areas and road users should be prepared before they set off on their journeys. While we will do everything we can to mitigate the impacts, people travelling should be prepared and plan their journeys accordingly.
"A great deal of work has been undertaken to make sure that Scotland is prepared for any likely transport disruption, and we will continue to monitor events through our national control centre.
“Before heading out, we ask the public consider the conditions and listen to radio reports, visit the Traffic Scotland website or twitter feed, and consult their local travel operators.”
