Storms in Scotland: More weather warnings issued for the country as high winds expected

More extreme weather is predicted to hit Scotland after a weekend of storms.

After a weekend of storms hitting the country, Scotland is bracing itself for more extreme weather.

Friday saw Storm Austen bring heavy rain to the central belt, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, and up to the north east to Aberdeen.

Then Saturday, Storm Boelo arrived with severe high winds that hit the whole country with the exception of Shetland.

The high winds brough delays, disruption and damage.

The Met Office has now issued another weather warning for Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know.

When is the weather warning in force?

The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning for Tuesday, October 27.

It will start at around 3 am in the morning, and continue until midnight.

What areas are covered by the weather warning?

The weather warning covers the whole of Scotland with the exception of Shetland.

A statement on the Met Office website confirms: “Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to spread across much of Scotland, the north of Northern Ireland and northern England on Tuesday.

“The strongest of the winds will reduce from the southwest later on Tuesday, with the far north of Scotland the last to see winds ease.”

What should you expect?

The Met Office warn: “Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible quite widely and some coastal or exposed areas could see gusts of 70 mph or more, but at this time there is some uncertainty in where, and how strong, the peak gusts will be.

“The strongest of the winds will reduce from the southwest later on Tuesday, with the far north of Scotland the last to see winds ease.

“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. 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.”

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