Warning: Yellow
To expect: Wind
Affected areas: Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland, Strathclyde
Start time estimate: Tuesday noon
End time estimate: Wednesday noon
The Met Office has issued an updated Yellow wind warning for several regions across the UK for Tuesday and Wednesday, with conditions linked to Storm Bram.
The warning is covering parts of Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland, Strathclyde. All local areas affected are listed below.
Several areas will be impacted by strong gusts, starting at around noon on Tuesday. The intense winds will continue sweeping through the areas until Wednesday noon.
The updated Yellow alert for wind was announced at 10:30am on Monday, December 8.
A Met Office forecast said: “A deep area of low pressure passing close to northwest Scotland on Tuesday is likely to bring some very strong southwesterly winds to western then northern Scotland on Tuesday afternoon and night. Gusts of 60-70 mph are expected fairly widely, but gusts of 70-80 mph are possible across the Hebrides and western Highland. Winds should gradually ease through Wednesday morning.”
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 gale-force 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 regions affected
Grampian
Moray
Highlands and Eilean Siar
Eilean Siar, Highland
Orkney and Shetland
Orkney Islands
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire
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 noon on Wednesday.