Scotland to miss the worst of Storm Aileen
Met Office says there could be damage from strong winds and a risk of flooding
Last updated 12th Sep 2017
The central best of Scotland's been moved out of the danger zone as forecasters put out a warning strong winds and torrential downpours from Storm Aileen overnight.
Gusts of up to 75mph are forecast for much of the UK with the strongest winds expected during the evening.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which covers the south west of Scotland and Northern England which is in place from 8pm on Tuesday until 10am on Wednesday.
Road, rail and air services may be affected with longer journey times and cancellations possible, along with some restriction to roads and bridges.
There is a also small chance of power cuts, and some damage to buildings such as tiles blowing off roofs, the Met Office said.
Forecasters say the gales will be coupled with heavy rain, causing hazardous driving conditions.
A predicted 1.5 inches (3.8cm) is forecast to fall in up to nine hours bringing the risk of flooding.
Forecasters say homes and businesses in these areas could also be affected
Chief forecaster Frank Saunders said: "Storm Aileen is expected to bring strong winds of up to 75mph to a central segment of the UK and an amber weather warning has been issued.
"As well as the strong winds, there will be some heavy rain pushing eastwards overnight which could see accumulations of 30-40mm.
The Met Office said there was no connection between the high winds the UK is expected to see and the severe weather battering the Caribbean and the US, with the UK's weather system originating north in the Atlantic, independent of the current hurricanes across the ocean.
"The low-pressure system that is bringing these strong winds will move fairly swiftly from west to east over the UK and although there will still be some disruption through Wednesday morning, the winds will ease by the afternoon leaving a day of blustery showers.''
As Storm Aileen clears out eastwards into the North Sea, the UK will be left with cool, showery conditions by the end of the week and into the weekend, the forecasters said