INVERCLYDE is braced for three days of extreme weather conditions. 

According to the Met Office's website, Friday's weather could lead to disruption across the area, with a chance of flooding to homes and businesses and damage to buildings.

Met Office forecasters have put a severe weather warning in place through until 6am on Sunday.

Locals are told to expect a band of heavy rain followed by heavy showers or thunderstorms with the potential to bring disruption.

Experts say:

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life

- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services

- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

Forecasters also warn of slow-moving heavy, thundery showers on Saturday that may produce some torrential downpours which could cause disruption to travel and flooding.

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater or lightning strikes

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater and there is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

Additionally, spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, with a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services in these areas, or even that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.