Thunder and lightning could cause disruption in parts of the Highlands, amid forecasts that up to 40mm of rain could fall in just a few hours.
Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a trauma team, air ambulance and critical care paramedic attended the Port of Cromarty Firth.
SPEED bumps are an "absolute priority" that must be installed, Tain's MP has argued after a car crash on a housing estate last week.
CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.
Fire engines from Dornoch and Golspie helped to tackle the blaze at an industrial estate in Easter Ross.
Eyewitness claims to have heard an "explosion" at the time of the fire at Fearn's industrial estate. Engines from Invergordon and Dornoch are on site.
ScotRail has confirmed that the 9.46am Inverness-Elgin train, and 10.51am Elgin-Inverness service have both been cancelled as a result.
News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.
ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.
MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.
Police said a woman was taken to hospital as a "precaution" and that officers were at the scene.
ScotRail has warned that services are likely to be disrupted until at least midday.
AIRLINE passengers have been given alternative flights or full refunds after an Inverness-Stornoway service was cancelled.
WORK on a major new wind farm was highlighted to a government minister when they were given a progress report on the establishment of a new freeport.
A SHORTAGE of "station staff" has sparked the cancellation of two trains between Inverness and Caithness.
TRAFFIC on a busy section of the A9 is flowing freely again after an earlier crash blocked it in both directions, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a two-vehicle crash blocked the A9 in Ross-shire near Evanton.
The AlbaStar jet from Mallorca to Inverness had been due into Dalcross at 9.10am but diverted to Glasgow after declaring an emergency.
Roadworks to cause regular closure of lane of A9 dual carriageway near crossing