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Daily Record

Lifestyle

Lucy Farrell

Scotland hit with 'danger to life' 75mph wind warning as flying debris and damage likely

Scotland Met Office

Scots should embrace for blustery conditions as windy weather is set to blast the entire country this week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert with gales predicted to reach 75mph from Friday, February 17. Starting off in the west, high winds will travel towards the east before easing up later that afternoon.

People are being urged to be cautious when outdoors, as forecasters say there is a chance of "danger to life" injuries caused from falling debris. Commuters travelling that day should plan ahead as conditions may result in possible delays or cancelations for air, rail and ferry services.

Reports for this Wednesday predict patchy areas of fog appearing on eastern parts of the country, which will clear up by mid morning. Mild conditions will develop into a band of cloud which will bring weak rainfall in the east, while blustery showers will be seen in the northwest.

Here's what to know about Scotland's latest weather warning, including when it will hit and areas affected.

Wind warning for Scotland

The weather warning has been issued for most of the country (Met Office)

When: Friday, February 17 - 5am to 3pm.

The Met Office have issued a yellow wind warning for Friday, February 17, which will begin at 5am, lasting until 3pm that day.

Forecasters said: "A deep area of low pressure is expected to impact much of northern Britain through Friday. Winds will increase from west to east, with gusts of 55-65 mph likely, and locally as high as 70-75 mph for exposed coasts and hills.

"Winds will gradually through Friday afternoon and evening."

What to expect

Scotland will be hit with wind this week (Daily Record)

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. High-sided vehicles may be particularly prone in this set-up.
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