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Kathleen Speirs

Scots to prepare for flooding this weekend as yellow weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Scotland.

Those in the north-west of the country are being urged to take care on the roads as forecasters predict flooding and travel disruption.

The affected areas are from around Fort William to the very north-west of mainland Scotland.

Up to 80mm of rain is expected to fall on higher ground over the weekend (Getty Images)

Forecasters have put the warning in place until Monday evening, when the bad weather is predicted to clear.

Up to 80 millimeters of rain could fall over higher ground.

A statement from The Met Office read: "Expect spray and flooding on roads, probably making journey times longer.

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

Rain will become persistent and heavy at times during Sunday, continuing on Monday.

"Rainfall accumulations of 60 to 80mm are expected over high ground.

"In addition, there will be a thaw of lying snow adding to the flooding and travel difficulties.

"The rain will turn back to snow on high ground from the north later on Monday before clearing."

It comes as much of Scotland continued to brace sub-zero temperatures and snowy conditions in a New Year cold snap.

Temperatures in the central belt struggled to get over 1 degree on Friday.

While only those in the north-west are gearing up for flooding, many parts of the country can expect rain over the weekend.

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