The Met Office has issued a warning that a spell of very strong winds is expected for western parts of Scotland during Monday night at around 9.00pm through to Tuesday morning at 7.00am, this stormy weather could potentially bringing travel disruption to South west Scotland.
A Met Office Spokesperson stated “A spell of very strong winds will affect western Scotland during Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Gusts of 65 mph are likely, with the potential for 70-80 mph gusts in a few of the more exposed places in the. The swathe of stronger winds will move southwards overnight, with winds then easing from the north.
What to expect
• There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
• There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
• There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
• There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
What should I do?
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