Storm Babet is already battering the north and north-east – with the worst yet to come.
Waves of up to 22ft are battering the coastline, with up to nearly a foot of rain to fall in parts affected by today’s red weather warning.
The “danger to life” alert stretches from Stonehaven across to the lower part of the Cairngorms, and as south as Perth and Dundee.
Met Office forecasters are warning torrential rain and 70mph winds will cause major disruption from 6pm.
Several places across the region have already suffered power cuts – including Balmedie, Inverurie, St Fergus, Daviot and parts of Aberdeen – with the worst still to come.
Communities have been told they could be cut off for several days, with fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing “danger to life”.
Drivers have been told to stay off the roads and several trains and ferries have been cancelled.
Here’s some shocking footage and pictures as Storm Babet sweeps the north and north-east.
You can send us your images and videos at livenews@ajl.co.uk and keep up with the latest news on our live blog.
Wild seas at Gourdon, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Sand bags used to protect shops from flooding in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Sandbags being placed at Scallywags, Beach Road, Stonehaven. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Resident placing her flood barrier on High Street, Stonehaven. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The pier was closed at Stonehaven Harbour due to the weather conditions. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Trains cancelled from Stonehaven. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Stonehaven train station empty due to the weather. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Cars travel through the heavy rain fall. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Trees blown to the ground in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Sandbags used to protect buildings in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Stormy weather at Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Waves crash against lighthouse at Peterhead South Pier. Supplied by Louise Robbie
Sea foam blown from Aberdeen Beach. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Storm Babet hits Aberdeen Beach. Images: Kami Thomson/ DC Thomson
Stonehaven Harbour during the storm. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Waves crash up against the Stonehaven Harbour wall. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People look down on the storm at Stonehaven Harbour. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Waves from the beach crash over the wall in Gourdon, Aberdeenshire. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
The 5:17am Oban to Glasgow train service got struck by a tree near Taynuilt. It became wedged under the train and was eventually cleared by Network Rail Scot staff. Image: ScotRail/X
The 5:17am Oban to Glasgow train service got struck by a tree near Taynuilt. It became wedged under the train and was eventually cleared by Network Rail Scot staff. Image: ScotRail/X
