Heavy rain to batter Scotland as forecasters issue 18-hour weather warning

Heavy rain is expected to batter large parts of Scotland this week.

Forecasters have issued an 18-hour yellow weather warning from 6am on Thursday to midday on Friday, December 6.

Met Office experts are anticipating persistent heavy rain which could lead to localised flooding in the Highlands.

Areas expected to be affected by the heavy showers include Fort William , Tobermory, Portree and Ullapool.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Persistent heavy rain followed by showers are likely to produce some localised flooding and travel disruption.

Heavy rain is expected to hit the country later this week (SWNS)

“Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.

“Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.

“Some minor interruptions to power supplies and other services are possible.”