Scots have been told to prepare for flooding after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain. ‌

The warning covers a vast swathe of the west of the country and will last until midnight tonight. according to the national weather agency, “heavy rain” that “rain may cause some flooding and disruption on Saturday” is expected. ‌

The Met Office said outbreaks of rain will likely become "persistent and heavy at times", before slowly clearing northeastwards on Saturday evening. The warning states: "30 to 50 mm rain is likely quite widely, with up to 70 mm possible across western parts. This may lead to some flooding and disruption." ‌

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Those affected by the warning should “consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit”, it said. Essential items

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