A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued across the north-east.
The Met Office has warned residents that heavy rainfall will develop from tomorrow afternoon and continue throughout Friday.
The persistent rain is forecast in Aberdeen City and a number of Aberdeenshire locations, including Turriff, Inverurie, Ballater and Stonehaven.
A yellow weather warning has been put in place between 3pm on Thursday and 6pm on Friday.
This is the second yellow warning for rain issued in the area this week.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Rain across eastern Scotland
Thursday 1500 – Friday 1800
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— Met Office (@metoffice) November 16, 2022
Residents have been told there is a “small chance” of flooding in homes and businesses, with a risk of communities being cut off due to water on roads.
The bad weather could also cause difficult driving conditions and have an impact on public transport.
Those planning to travel should check services in advance in case of cancellations and road closures.
Sepa also issued a flood alert for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire on Tuesday afternoon which will remain in place until further notice.
Residents in urban and developed rural areas have been warned of potential flooding and reminded to stay vigilant to protect their properties.
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