UK weather: 'Extreme' conditions forecast today - as train companies issue 'do not travel' warnings

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There will be 'significant disruption to services', including the cancellation of some, following an amber weather warning by the Met Office for heavy rain.

A weather warning for rain has been extended across Scotland today - as train companies urged passengers not to travel on some routes because of 'extreme' conditions forecast. Two Rail companies have advised customers not to travel to and from Scotland. The warning comes as northern and southern parts of the UK will have contrasting weather this weekend, with high temperatures and torrential rainfall affecting different areas.

Ruth Ellis, flood duty manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said: 'A major rainfall event is expected, bringing significant prolonged heavy rain throughout Saturday over the Southern Highlands and western Central Belt, with more heavy rain in the north on Sunday. 'As a result, we're likely to see extensive river and surface water flooding impacts across those areas.

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