Storm Austen in Scotland LIVE: Weather warning issued as delays and disruption expected

Scotland is set to be hit by two storms this weekend with disruption and delays predicted. Follow along for live updates.

Scotland is bracing itself for two storms set to hit the country this weekend.

Friday will see Storm Austen bring heavy rain across the Central Belt, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the North East up to Aberdeen.

Travel delays and disruption is expected.

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Saturday and Sunday will see Storm Boelo hit the entire country, with the exception of Shetland, bring high winds.

The Met Office warn that today: “An area of heavy rain will develop across southern Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon.

“Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places.

“The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight.”

Follow along for all updates with The Scotsman’s live blog.