Drivers urged to take care as flood warning issued

Motorists have been urged to take care as the north braces itself for heavy downpours.

A severe weather alert has been issued for Scotland as “persistent and heavy” rain brings the risk of localised flooding.

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have been given a flood warning.

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Met Office forecaster Nicki Willis said: “We are looking at unsettled weather over the next few days.

“Most places throughout the next couple of days will see some rain at some time.”

The Met Office said earlier this week that its latest three-month outlook suggests that there is an increased risk of milder and wetter than average conditions for November, December and January.

Last month’s sever weather caused major disruptions to towns and travel across the country.