The Met Office weather warning for Storm Otto covers most of Scotland
The Danish Storm Otto is expected to bring blustery gales to most of the country as Scotland is to be hit with 80pmh winds this week.
The Met Office says Storm Otto will move east across the far north of the UK early tomorrow morning. Gusts of 75mph are 'likely' and other potential impacts include large waves, especially in North Sea coasts, as well as a chance of some damage to buildings and infrastructure. "There's a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up. There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50 mm of rain likely to fall over parts of western Scotland."
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