It was originally in place until 3pm on Friday but the Met Office said this has been extended until 9pm as the rain is now “a little slower to ease than earlier expectations”.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning which was in place for a large part of eastern Scotland until 6pm on Friday has been extended until midnight.
In Edinburgh, cars have become trapped at a flooded junction while rail passengers are facing disruption as the rain has forced the closure of some stretches of track, while flooding has also affected roads.
9. Flooding on B9157 Quarry Rd Kirkcaldy
Flooding on the B9157 Quarry Rd Kirkcaldy Photo: Fife Jammer
10. The scene at Dura Den road to Pitscottie
Flooding at Dura Den Road to Pitscottie Photo: Fife Jammer
11. High road onto the A91 Auchtermuchty
The High Road onto the A91 Auchtermuchty - Picture, via Fife Jammer Photo: High road onto the A91 Auchtermuchty
12. The burn in Rosyth
The burn in Rosyth is close to bursting its banks as heavy rain continues Photo: Fife Jammer