The Met Office extended its warning on Saturday morning to include parts of central and western Scotland. The warning is expected to be in place throughout Saturday in Scotland, with 30 to 40mm of rain possible and a low risk of between 80 and 100mm falling, causing localized flooding, according to the Met Office. A further warning, covering Fife, Tayside, the north east of Scotland and parts of the northern Highlands, has been issued for Sunday and is expected to be in place from midnight until 3pm. In Northern Ireland, a yellow warning for rain is in place until midnight on Saturday and between 02:00 and 11:00 on Sunday. The Met Office also warned that “torrential” rain meant possible flooding of homes and businesses, and could also cause power and transport disruptions. There is also a chance of thunderstorms and lightning. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued flood warnings across the country, except for the Western Isles and parts of the North West Highlands, ahead of heavy rain forecast for the weekend. Sepa said: “Periods of heavy rain on Saturday could cause flooding from surface water and small streams. Urban areas and the transport network are particularly at risk. “Impacts may include flooding in low-lying areas and roads, with difficult driving conditions. Detached properties may also be at risk. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. “Due to the localized nature of the heaviest rainfall, impacts may be isolated, not affecting all locations.” The Republic of Ireland’s Met Office, Met Éireann, has issued an orange warning for heavy rainfall of up to 50mm expected on Sunday morning, with thunderstorms possible for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon. , Sligo and Waterford. The orange warning was in place from 4am until 8am on Sunday, with a less severe yellow warning issued for much of the country overnight from Saturday.
