The Met Office has issued a severe weather advisory, which predicts possible heavy rainfall leading to flooding. It is in force until 6am Saturday.

An area of rain will move up across the area today this heavy and persistent giving totals between 25 and 35mm in many areas with the risk of 60-70mm over the high ground. This heavy rain could lead to some flooding. The public are advised to take extra care and to refer to ‘Traffic Scotland’ for further advice on road conditions.

Issued at: 0449 Fri 17 Jul

SEPA has also issued a FLOOD WATCH for Fife and Clackmannanshire.

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This statement was prepared on 16 July 2009 at 3:11 pm.

A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for Fife and Clackmannanshire rivers.

Heavy rain is forecast to reach southeast Scotland later tonight edging up across Fife and Clackmannanshire areas where it will be persistent and also heavy at times during Friday, continuing on Friday night before dying out on Saturday morning. Accumulation of 40 to 60mm is widely expected with as much as 90 mm possible over high ground. This may cause flooding, particularly in smaller watercourses and urbanized areas. Also excessive surface water on the roads and difficult driving conditions may also be encountered.

This FLOOD WATCH is now in force until further notice.

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