A Met Office amber warning for wind is now in force for the Western Isles and north west Scotland until 3am tomorrow with gusts up to 90mph possible in exposed areas.
The rest of the country is covered by a series of less severe yellow weather warnings into Wednesday, with central and southern areas having already seen heavy rain.
Latest reports say winds of over 70mph have been recorded at Machrihanish in Argyll and Bute, and 69mph in South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
But across central Scotland the high winds have arrived within the last few hours.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued 15 flood alerts and more than 30 flooding warnings, external - including for Edinburgh, Ayrshire, Orkney and Western Isles.
The agency said there were risks around coastal flooding, high water levels on rivers and surface water on roads with motorists urged to take care.
1. Storm Bram
Vehicles have to navigate flooding at the corner of Hodge Street and Major's Loan in Falkirk. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Storm Bram
Pedestrians also have to negotiate the flooding during the heavy rain. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Storm Bram
More flooding in Westburn Avenue, near Falkirk Community Hospital. Photo: Michael Gillen
