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Much of Scotland is again being hit by gale-force winds and heavy rain.Much of Scotland is again being hit by gale-force winds and heavy rain.
Gusts of up to 80mph are expected in the west and south west as an area of low pressure moves northwards. The west and south west of Scotland has been hit by strong winds as an area of low pressure moved northwards.
More than 1,000 homes in Dumfries and Galloway have lost their electrical supply, according to Scottish Power. More than 3,000 homes have lost their electrical supply, according to Scottish Power, with Dumfries and Galloway the worst affected area.
A total of 19 flood warnings are in place, mainly in Tayside and west central Scotland, with up to 40mm of rain predicted in some places. The company said it was doing all it could to restore supplies but high winds meant it was too dangerous for engineers to repair some power lines.
The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of wind and rain for much of the country. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of wind and rain.
The Highlands, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland are not now covered by the warnings.
A total of 13 flood warnings are in place, mainly in Tayside, with up to 40mm of rain predicted in some places.
There is disruption on many train routes, with early morning cancellations to allow Network Rail to check that the rail lines are clear of debris or floodwater.There is disruption on many train routes, with early morning cancellations to allow Network Rail to check that the rail lines are clear of debris or floodwater.
Trains between Inverness and Wick, and between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh are suspended.
Buses will replace trains between Aberdeen and Dundee and also between Kilwinning and Largs/Ardrossan in Ayrshire.Buses will replace trains between Aberdeen and Dundee and also between Kilwinning and Largs/Ardrossan in Ayrshire.
East Coast and Virgin trains said many services faced disruption and delays of up to an hour.East Coast and Virgin trains said many services faced disruption and delays of up to an hour.
There are high-wind warnings on the Skye, Friarton and Erskine bridges and the Forth Road Bridge has a 40 mph speed restriction and is closed to double-deckers.There are high-wind warnings on the Skye, Friarton and Erskine bridges and the Forth Road Bridge has a 40 mph speed restriction and is closed to double-deckers.
In Dumfries and Galloway, there are a number of roads blocked by fallen trees.In Dumfries and Galloway, there are a number of roads blocked by fallen trees.
Irish Sea ferry services from Cairnryan were suspended on Friday morning but P&O Irish Sea said it would resume sailings at 10:30. Irish Sea ferry services from Cairnryan were suspended on Friday morning but P&O Irish Sea said it was resuming sailings but customers were warned there was a backlog of traffic.
Customers were warned there is a backlog of traffic.
Ferries from Gourock to Dunoon, operated by Argyll Ferries, and Calmac's Largs/Cumbrae service were also suspended.Ferries from Gourock to Dunoon, operated by Argyll Ferries, and Calmac's Largs/Cumbrae service were also suspended.
Other west coast ferries, such as Ardrossan/Brodick, were disrupted.Other west coast ferries, such as Ardrossan/Brodick, were disrupted.
Tayside, where the ground is already saturated from days of wet weather, is most at risk of flooding, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.Tayside, where the ground is already saturated from days of wet weather, is most at risk of flooding, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
There are also warnings in place for Helensburgh, Dumbarton, Gourock and Renfrew. Warnings for flooding in Helensburgh, Dumbarton, Gourock and Renfrew have been downgraded.
Localised flooding was reported in Ayrshire. Localised flooding was reported in Ayrshire, which has also experienced loss of power to some properties.
Warnings are also for high winds cover Orkney, Shetland, the Highlands, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and much of the south west.
The Met Office said: "Widespread gales are expected to last much of Friday bringing gusts of 50 mph or 60 mph inland and gusts to 70 mph or 80 mph to some coastal areas and high ground."The Met Office said: "Widespread gales are expected to last much of Friday bringing gusts of 50 mph or 60 mph inland and gusts to 70 mph or 80 mph to some coastal areas and high ground."
A storm on Christmas Eve caused widespread disruption that stretched into Christmas Day in some areas.A storm on Christmas Eve caused widespread disruption that stretched into Christmas Day in some areas.
Northern parts of Scotland bore the brunt, with the highest gusts recorded at Peterhead (82mph), Inverbervie (77mph) and South Uist (75mph).Northern parts of Scotland bore the brunt, with the highest gusts recorded at Peterhead (82mph), Inverbervie (77mph) and South Uist (75mph).
The rest of the country was buffeted by wind speeds of between 50 and 60mph.The rest of the country was buffeted by wind speeds of between 50 and 60mph.
At the height of the storm, 3,500 homes lost electricity and just under 1,800 were still cut off from the grid on Christmas morning.At the height of the storm, 3,500 homes lost electricity and just under 1,800 were still cut off from the grid on Christmas morning.