Storm Ingrid map: Where 60mph winds and heavy rain are set to hit Britain this weekend

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings over the weekend as Storm Ingrid makes landfall in the UK with heavy rain and strong winds.

Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind were in place for south-west England and parts of Wales earlier this week until Saturday night, while the weather warning for rain and wind for parts of Scotland will continue until Sunday morning.

The Met Office warning covers Angus, Dundee, north Fife, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, parts of the Highlands, Moray, Perth and Kinross and Stirling on Friday.

The report warned that “fast-flowing or deep floodwaters are unlikely to be life-threatening.” Storm Ingrid was named by IPMA, Portugal’s national weather service.

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Perth and Kinross Council said many roads in the area, including the A94 between the A93 Meikleour junction and the A923 Bendochy junction, and the Queen’s Bridge in Perth, were closed due to flooding from 6am on Friday.

ScotRail said speed restrictions would apply on railway lines from Inverness to Edinburgh/Glasgow/Aberdeen, Glasgow to Dumfries, Stranraer to Ayr/Kilmarnock and Glasgow to Mallaig/Oban.

Forecasters said: “Rainfall accumulations of 30 to 60 mm are likely to be widely spread inland, with up to 80 to 120 mm of rainfall possible on the highest ground exposed to strong winds from the south-east.

“Given the nature of the ground following recent rain and melting snow, this could lead to flooding in some places.

“Total rainfall in coastal areas will be less, but strong onshore winds and occasionally large waves will pose additional danger.”

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Forecasters predict the rain will affect parts of eastern Scotland already affected by recent heavy rainfall, leading to further flooding and disruption to travel.

Forecasters said many areas were likely to see another 20 to 30 mm of rain and a few places could see as much as 50 mm, while above 400 to 500 meters most of this would fall as snow.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 22 flood warnings and 4 flood warnings. Three people were rescued by fire crews from stranded vehicles in Aberdeenshire.

Two people were rescued from a minibus on the B977 near Kintore at around 8.30am on Thursday, while another person was rescued from the car in a separate incident near Banchory around the same time.

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In southwest England and Wales, winds of 45 to 50 mph are expected inland and gusts up to 60 mph near the coasts; Winds peak Friday evening, then gradually ease overnight and into Saturday morning.

The affected areas are:

The Met Office has warned coastal residents to stay safe in stormy weather, keeping an eye out for big waves.

“Big waves breaking even from the shore can sweep you off your feet and drag you into the sea,” the forecaster said. “Be careful if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs under control. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.”