THE Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind for parts of Scotland as Storm Eowyn heads to the UK.
The forecaster has also issued a yellow warning for snow covering most of the country including parts of the south of Scotland, Glasgow, most of the Highlands and the Western Isles.
The amber warning, in place from 6am on Friday, January 24 until 9pm the same day, covers the south of Scotland and stretches up towards Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as Dundee.
“Very strong winds and widespread disruption” is expected on Friday as a result of Storm Eowyn, the Met Office said.
It said to expect the following:
- Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges will close
- There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
The alert for snow meanwhile will be in place from 3am on Friday morning until midday on the same day.
“Snow for a time on Friday morning may cause some disruption, before easing and/or turning to rain,” the forecaster said.
It said that some roads and railways would likely be affected and that people should expect longer journey times by road, bus and train.
