A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Ayrshire and Arran

A band of heavy, persistent rain will push northward from the early morning across southern and central Scotland on Friday.

This may lead to localised flooding from surface water and smaller rivers.

Built up areas and the transport network are at greater risk where possible impacts could include: flooding of low-lying land, roads, properties and disruption to travel particularly around the Friday morning rush hour. Further heavy and thundery showers are likely to develop across the area later on Friday and Saturday although not all places within the alert area will see them. Built up areas and the transport network are at greater risk where possible impacts could include: flooding of low-lying land, roads, properties and disruption to travel throughout the day.

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.

Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service.

If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 24200