The Met Office extended weather warnings for Scotland this weekend, predicting strong winds and potential danger to life. Residents are urged to prepare for high winds, possible damage, and disruptions to travel.
Scots are being warned to prepare for strong winds as the Met Office extended weather warning s for this weekend. The national forecaster previously issued two yellow alerts for Saturday, including one with potential ' danger to life '. Both warnings come into effect at 7am on Saturday, December 21, and will now last until midnight, rather than the previous 9pm, at which point a new yellow alert begins and runs until 9pm on Sunday, December 22.
The area covered by the alerts has also expanded, with Saturday's warnings encompassing all of Scotland except the Shetland Islands. The more severe warning covers Orkney, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, the North-West Highlands, and western sections of some of Scotland's other Hebridean islands, including Skye, Tiree, Coll, Mull, and Islay. The second warning covers the remaining islands off the west coast as well as the rest of the mainland, leaving the Shetland archipelago as the only region in Scotland not impacted by the high winds. Locals within the first warning area have been told to expect very strong westerly winds throughout the day thanks to a deep area of low pressure. Strong winds of 65-75mph are expected across the region but there is a chance some areas may see gusts of up to 80mph. The galeforce blasts may cause damage to buildings and the Met Office have warned that there may be a 'danger to life' and risk of injury from large waves hammering coasts and beaches. The high winds are also likely to impact ferry services across the islands, with delays and cancellations expected. Disruption is expected for motorists too, due to the potential for overturned vehicles and road closures. Residents within this warning zone have been urged to secure any loose items outside their home and, if travelling, check for any updates on the roads and ferry crossings. Gusts of 50-60mph are expected widely across the rest of the country, covered by the second weather alert
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