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Paul T Smith

More flooding expected across Falkirk as forecaster issues weather warning

As if the district hasn't seen enough rain over the past few days, there's a warning more is on the way.

Forecasters say that a band of heavy rain will sweep across the Falkirk area on between 3am and 3pm tomorrow, Friday October, 29, with further flooding likely.

Experts say that bus and train services will probably affected with journey times taking longer.

Many roads were left underwater last night, including the A803 Polmont Road, between Polmont and Laurieston, Avon Gorge and Hallam Road in Stenhouemuir.

Met Office warning area (Met Office)

The Yellow 'be aware' alert is in force for a 12 hour period, with locals being told to plan ahead, with as much as 40mm of rain expected to fall in a few spots.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop across central and southwestern areas of Scotland early on Friday morning, leading to a risk of some flooding, especially where heavy rain has fallen over recent days.

"Accumulations of 15 to 25 mm are likely, and locally as much as 40 mm in the west. Rain will clear away northwards by mid-afternoon."

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