THE Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds across much of Scotland this week.
The severe weather could bring with it a "danger to life" and power cuts as well as damage to property.
The alert, which will affect the Grampian, Highland and Strathclyde regions, will be in place from 5pm on Friday, October 3 until 9am on Saturday, October 4.
This comes as Storm Amy brings heavy rain and strong winds to much of Scotland and Northern England this weekend.
What can we expect as amber weather warning issued for Scotland this week?
The Met Office's weather warning for Scotland states that the following disruptions and risks are expected over the next couple of days:
- Power cuts could occur and affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Damage to buildings and homes is possible, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines may close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
- Flying debris could result in a danger to life
- There is potential for large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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Discussing Storm Amy, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree, said: “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track Storm Amy will take, the system will bring gale force winds across northern and western regions, with gusts widely reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour inland in Northern Britain, and potentially reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour in places. With even stronger gusts on exposed coasts and hills, mainly in the northwest.
“Heavy rainfall is also expected, in particular over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30-50 mm in 6-9 hours, increasing the risk of localised flooding.
"Forecasts and warnings will be updated as the situation becomes more clear, therefore it is important to keep an eye forecast for your area over the coming days.”
