Pictures above: Scenes of flooding you might expect here over the weekend.
by Democrat reporter
An amber alert has been issued for much of Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Boelo expected to bring strong winds, flying debris and potential power cuts.
It is the second of two storms due to hit the West Coast of Scotland within days, with Storm Austen’s wet and windy conditions already causing some disruption to transport.
The latest Met Office warnings include a yellow warning for rain in central and eastern areas from 07:00 on Friday until midnight.
Meanwhile, the wind alert for Storm Boelo has been upgraded from yellow to amber for the whole mainland and the Western Isles, lasting from 21:00 on Saturday until 21:00 on Sunday. Orkney remains under the yellow alert.
Transport Scotland said road, rail, air and ferry services were all likely to be affected by the conditions, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, as well as potential restrictions on bridges and other exposed routes.
Although the 24-hour amber warning is not unprecedented, it is unusual because of the length of time it will be in place over such a wide geographical area.
The forecast has triggered a meeting of the Scottish Government’s resilience room, which ensures the country is prepared for severe weather events.