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Indigo Stafford

Edinburgh weather: Storm Ellen to batter capital as yellow warning in place for gale-force winds

Edinburgh is bracing itself for the approach of Storm Ellen today which could see strong winds of up to 33 miles per hour battering the capital.

There is a yellow weather warning in place for wind until 18:00pm this evening as well as a flood warning in place across Scotland from SEPA.

The Met Office is warning "that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities" could be "affected by spray and large waves."

There is also a possibility that the storm could cause "short term loss of power" and 'delays to transport and travel' due to the likelihood of debris and trees being blown on to roads.

Here is exactly when the storm is set to hit:

The weather is set to take another turn (Met Office)

10:00 AM: Wind gusts of 26MPH

11:00 AM: Wind gusts of 26MPH

12:00 PM: Wind gusts of 27MPH

13:00 PM: Wind gusts of 33MPH

14:00PM: Wind gusts of 30MPH

15:00 PM: Wind gusts of 29MPH

16:00 PM: Wind gusts of 27MPH

17:00 PM: Wind gusts of 28MPH

18:00 PM: Wind gusts of 31 MPH

19:00 PM: Wind gusts of 31 MPH

20:00 PM: Wind gusts of 28MPH (Heavy rain)

21:00 PM: Wind gusts of 28MPH

22:00 PM: Wind gusts of 26MPH

23:00 PM: Wind gusts of 26 MPH

Storm Ellen is set to wreak havoc in the capital early this afternoon as Edinburgh is to be hit by winds of 33MPH between 1 pm and 2 pm today.

Winds will remain high throughout with the storm peaking again this evening from 6 pm onwards with heavy rain expected to accompany winds of 31 MPH.

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The Met Office is warning to 'stay indoors' as much as possible during the storm and not to drive unless 'your journey is really necessary.'

We will be keeping you updated on all the latest news from Storm Ellen throughout the day.

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