Winds of up to 70mph and more than a metre of rain have hit parts of Scotland, amid warnings the weather could cause a threat to life.
Police have recovered a woman's body from a river in Angus during a rare red weather warning in eastern Scotland.
Residents of more than 400 properties in the area have already been told to evacuate amid fears that the River South Esk could burst its banks. Residents have been warned of a danger to life from fast flowing or deep floodwater, with extensive flooding to homes and businesses and landslips also possible.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances around the woman's death and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. "Our message is clear - if you live in the areas covered by the red warning, please stay at home and do not travel, unless advised to relocate to a rest centre."
It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure.
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