Effective:

2024-11-23T09:55:52+00:00

Expires:

2024-11-24T23:59:59+00:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Yellow wind warning

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Future

Areas:

Highlands & Eilean Siar | Strathclyde

A further spell of south to southwesterly severe gales are expected to develop on Sunday and continue into Sunday night before easing on Monday. Gusts 55 to 65 mph are likely and around the most exposed coasts and headlands gusts 70-75 mph are possible. What should I do? Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. 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. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 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. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Instruction: What to expect: Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected; Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer; Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges; Some short term loss of power and other services; Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.