The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has urged people across the country to prepare for possible floods.
The risk of flooding has reduced after heavy rainfall forecast for many parts of Scotland was "thrown off course".
A forecast of heavy rains over the next 48 hours has prompted the group to issue the advice.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) had urged people to prepare for possible floods.
Sepa said Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Clyde Valley, Aberdeen and Angus and Perth and Kinross areas were expected to receive the highest totals.
It said Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Clyde Valley, Aberdeen and Angus and the Perth and Kinross areas were expected to be worst affected.
The Met Office said rainfall totals of 20-30mm may affect some areas with isolated totals of 50-60mm possible.
BBC forecaster Gail McGrane said it appeared the heaviest downpours would now miss most of Scotland.
A Sepa statement said that, given the saturated ground conditions in many areas, there was a risk of localised flooding and disruption.
Sepa had advised people to prepare an emergency kit and move valuables above the flood line.
On its website, a flood warning has been posted since Monday evening for Kyle of Sutherland in the Highlands.
However, it appears that the threatened localised rainfalls of 50-60mm may not now materialise.
Flood kit
"There are some places which have had heavy rain in England and Northern Ireland," said Ms McGrane.
Any flood alerts will be issued through its Floodline service or the agency's website.
"And there will be some heavy pulses coming in towards Galloway into this evening - but it will quickly clear away."
Sepa has also urged people to take "simple actions" which can help reduce the effect flooding can have on homes and businesses.
It advised preparing a flood kit comprising of key personal documents, waterproof clothing, a first aid kit, mobile phone, torch and wind up/battery powered radio.
It also suggested keeping a list of emergency contact numbers and details of insurance policies, storing valuables above the flood line and using sandbags to block doorways.
