Here we go again, a 70mph soaking!
HIGH winds and heavy rain will again batter Scotland today, causing travel chaos across the country.
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for the SouthWest from 8am.
Gusts of up to 50mph will be seen inland across Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire – while winds could reach 70mph along some exposed coasts.
A number of ferry services have already announced cancellations.
The strong winds will be accompanied by downpours, which could cause localised flooding.
More than half an inch of rain could fall within just one to two hours in some areas.
There could also be wintry showers across higher ground, though it is unlikely that there will be any accumulations of snow.
Only last week, parts of the North-East, including Aberdeen and Angus, experienced severe flooding following heavy rain.
Hundreds of households suffered power cuts while several train routes were shut and a number of homes were flooded.
Today’s weather warning will be in place until 2pm.
Some CalMac sailings between Ardrossan, Ayrshire, and Brodick on the Isle of Arran, have been cancelled until the afternoon.
Sailings between Mallaig and the Inner Hebrides have also been cancelled. The service between Tarbert, Argyll, and Lochranza on Arran is one of several routes that could be hit with disruptions or cancellations throughout the day.
The ferry operator has advised passengers to regularly check the website for updates.
The heavy band of rain is expected to ease by the late afternoon, though it will be closely followed by showers which will move eastwards.
Scattered showers will move in from the West tomorrow morning, but winds will gradually ease.
Network Rail Scotland said: ‘Our teams will be keeping a close eye on the weather and on the areas expected to be most affected. We aren’t planning any timetable alterations at the moment but will let everyone know if that changes.’