Severe weather warnings for wind, rain and snow are in place for the south of Scotland as Storm Chandra hits the UK.
Flooding and travel disruption are likely with significant snow across higher ground in some parts of Scotland.
It is the third major storm to hit the UK this month after Goretti and Ingrid, which caused significant damage and disruption.
A yellow wind warning is in place for south-west Scotland until midnight and a another for rain and snow across much of central Scotland.
Three yellow weather warnings currently in place are:
- South-west Scotland and the Lothian Borders, Strathclyde, (rain and snow) from 00:00 to 17:00, where 1-2in (2 to 5cm) of snow could fall widely and as much as 8in (20cm) could accumulate on higher ground;
- South-west Scotland (wind) in force from 05:00 to 23:59;
- Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, the Highlands and Eilean Siar and Strathclyde (rain and snow) in place from 06:00 to 23:59.
More severe amber warnings are also in place for other parts of the UK.
Ferry crossings between Scotland and Ireland have already affected by the storm.
Police Scotland said Operation Overflow was activated after a number of sailings between Cairnryan and Loch Ryan Ports and Northern Ireland were cancelled because of forecast high winds.
“Those booked onto any of the affected sailings are advised not to travel to the area as long as delays are expected and should instead seek alternative travel options elsewhere,” a police spokesperson advised.
