Met Office warns of 70mph winds in Scotland on Wednesday

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 10:08 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for winds of up to 70mph in parts of Scotland on Wednesday. The warning covers the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides from 10am to 7pm.

Gusts of 50 to 60mph are expected, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70mph late morning and early afternoon. The winds are forecast to ease over the afternoon and into the weekend.

The strong winds are likely to cause road, air and ferry transport delays. Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible. The Met Office has urged people to prepare for potential power cuts by gathering torches, batteries, mobile phone power packs and other essential items.

Heavy rain is forecast to move into northwest Scotland later in the day. The rest of the UK is set to see sunny spells and patchy cloud, with the north of England and coastal areas experiencing some wind.

How it is being reported

• Met Office warns powerful winds to hit UK with thousands urged to 'prepare emergency kit'The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind on Wednesday with Brits in some areas of the UK warned to brace for winds of up to 70mphThe Mirror · 13 Oct, 09:52
• UK braced for 70mph winds as Met Office issues weather warningA yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as parts of the country are set to face up to 70mph winds on Wednesday.The Independent · 13 Oct, 09:36

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