A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland today (Friday, December 30).
A Met Office amber alert for heavy rain has been issued for rain in parts of Dumfries and Galloway as well as the Scottish Borders. And weather warnings for rain, snow and ice have also been issued for other parts of Scotland.
The 'amber' alert warns that "fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life". Weather forecasters have warned residents to expect around 40-50mm (up to 2 inches) of rain around the area.
