Warning: Yellow

To expect: Wind

Affected area: Multiple, listed below

Start time estimate: Tuesday noon

End time estimate: Tuesday 11pm

The Met Office has issued an updated Yellow wind warning for several regions across the UK for Tuesday, with conditions linked to Storm Bram.

The warning is covering parts of Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde. All local areas affected are listed below.

Gale-force winds will hit the regions. The high winds are expected to start on Tuesday at around noon and last until 11pm.

The updated Yellow alert for wind was announced at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 9.

A Met Office forecast said: “Storm Bram will bring a spell of strong south to southwesterly winds during Tuesday afternoon, evening and night. Peak gusts of 60-70 mph are expected fairly widely, but gusts of 70-80 mph are possible on exposed coasts and high ground, especially across the Hebrides and Highlands where gusts around 90 mph are possible in the most exposed areas (this covered by a separate Amber warning).”

What to expect

Road, rail, air and ferry services affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible; Some roads and bridges may close; Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible; Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen; Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage; Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

What should you do during hazardous winds?

Prepare to protect your property and people from injury.

Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do: consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.

Full list of local areas affected

Central, Tayside and Fife
Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling

Grampian
Aberdeenshire, Moray

Highlands and Eilean Siar
Eilean Siar, Highland

Orkney and Shetland
Orkney Islands

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders

Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire

What is an updated yellow weather warning?

The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.

A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.

An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.

A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.

The Yellow weather alert for wind will remain in place until 11pm on Tuesday.