Scotland weather: Yellow warning for strong winds across Scotland - including Glasgow and Edinburgh
Winds of over 50mph are expected widely and while the forecasters say travel disruption is “likely”.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds impacting central, southern and north-east Scotland on Thursday.
A yellow weather warning for parts of the northwest, the Outer and Inner Hebrides, and Orkney is already in force and runs till midday on Wednesday.
Thursday’s warning comes into force at 5am and is in place until 8pm that evening.
What areas are affected?
The warning impacts much of southern and central Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as coastal areas in the north-east.
The alert also covers Northern England and parts of Wales.
Here’s the full list of Scottish areas affected:
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish Borders
- West Lothian
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
What can I expect?
The Met Office forecast said strong winds are expected during the day on Thursday, with gusts of between 50-55 mph expected widely.
However, it warned coastal areas and areas “downwind of high ground” could see winds of 60 mph or even 70 mph.
The winds are then expected to ease from the north throughout the day.
Will there be travel disruption?
The Met Office says delays on the roads and railways due to the gusty weather are “likely”, with some bus and train services affected.
The forecasters warned of large waves and spray on coastal routes and sea fronts.
They recommend checking before you travel and leaving with plenty time.
The Met Office also warned of potential disruption to flights and ferries.
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