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Warning details for UK
Headline
Strong winds expected to bring some disruption to parts of Scotland.
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
What should I do?
Reason for update
Warning area has been reduced in size and the impact level decreased as a less developed area of low pressure is now expected to move across northern Scotland, with a smaller area of impactful winds. The end time has been extended to the end of Wednesday morning as strong winds may linger across northeast Scotland during the morning.
Further details
A deep area of low pressure is expected to pass to the north of Scotland later on Tuesday, clearing away to the east during Wednesday. Gusts of 60 mph are likely fairly widely, and perhaps 70 to 80 mph for a time across northern coasts of mainland Scotland, Lewis and Orkney.
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
- Orkney Islands
- Argyll and Bute
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What do the warning colours mean?
Red warning
- Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather.
- It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure.
Amber warning
- There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans.
- This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.
Yellow warning
- Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations.
- It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered by the warning.
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