Rail passengers also face ongoing disruption, with ScotRail cautioning that speed restrictions will apply on certain routes.
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail’s service delivery director, said: “Safety is always our top priority, and with more strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland on Tuesday, we’re asking customers to plan ahead and check their journey before travel.”
Flood warnings were widespread on Tuesday morning, with the Environment Agency issuing 13 alerts where flooding was expected and a further 43 where it was considered possible as of 5am.
In Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency had 58 flood warnings and 13 flood alerts active at the same time, alongside an amber flooding risk for the Western Isles, Caithness and Sutherland, and the Northern Isles owing to the threat of high tides and large waves.
