Heavy and persistent rain is predicted to fall (Image: NQ) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued across a large swathe of the West Highlands, with forecasters warning of possible flooding and disruption to travel. The Met Office alert covers areas stretching from Lochgilphead and Fort William north to Ullapool and comes into force at 5pm on Sunday, remaining in place until 10am on Monday. Meteorologists said a spell of "heavy and persistent rain" is expected to affect the region from Sunday afternoon through to Monday morning. Between 20mm and 40mm of rain is forecast to f