Severe weather set to ease off as storm passes WINTRY storms continued to lash Britain yesterday, with coastlines braced as heavy rain and strong gusts sparked fears of further coastal surges. A total of 29 flood alerts and warnings remained in place across Scotland today as travel disruption blighted the return to work for many south of the border. However, the stormy weather is due to subside in the coming days, with spells of sunshine forecast for Scotland at the end of the week. The weather front, which originated in the United States, where temperatures have plummeted to as low as minus 30 degrees, was due to pass to the north west of Scotland yesterday evening, leaving behind lower temperatures but more settled conditions. However, the Met Office issued a "be aware" yellow warning for both wind and rain in four areas of Scotland, which was due to last until the early hours of this morning. Gusts of up to 70mph were due to hit across the country last night, while the agency also warned that up to 40mm of rain could fall on high ground in areas such as the Highlands. In England and Wales, roads have been closed and train services were cancelled or delayed in some areas because of the weather. Waves of up to 27ft have been recorded at Land's End - the most southern tip of the UK - with forecasters warning that coastal areas could see more flooding overnight. In Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, seafront properties along the promenade were again evacuated to a rest centre at a local school, and across the UK dozens of flood warnings, including one severe, remain in place. The highest level of warning, indicating danger to life and property, was issued by the Environment Agency (EA) for the Lower Stour in Dorset. Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, with large waves hitting coastlines throughout Devon, Cornwall and Wales.