New Met Office rain warning for west of Scotland

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David Mitchell took this picture i MacduffImage source, David Mitchell
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Lightning in Macduff, Aberdeenshire

The Met Office has issued a new weather warning with heavy rain expected in the west of Scotland.

The yellow alert warns of disruption to travel and possible flooding to homes and businesses.

It follows thunderstorms overnight, and an earlier warning for heavy rain in the north east of the country.

Drivers have been warned to take extra care with surface water and flooding on roads making journey times longer.

As well as the rain, strong winds are expected througout Sunday.

On Saturday, speed restrictions were put in place on the Tay Road Bridge which is also closed to double decker buses.

The weather warnings follow thunderstorms which affected much of Scotland on Friday and Saturday.

Image source, David Mitchell
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David Mitchell took this picture of lightning in Macduff