Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.
Power cuts, travel disruption and possible damage to buildings are expected this weekend as Storm Ashley sweeps across Scotland, bringing high winds and rain.
Meteorologists say Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, will see a rapid drop of pressure as it moves in from the Atlantic on Saturday night - a phenomenon called a "weather bomb".The phrase is taken from the US term "bombogenesis" used to described a fall of at least 24 millibars of pressure in 24 hours.
There could also be damage to buildings such as tiles blown off, some bridge and road closures, ferry and train cancellations and a risk to life from high waves during the amber alert period from 09:00 on Sunday, to midnight. "Passengers should certainly check with their operator, and with many families enjoying the October school holidays, we would advise them to pay close attention to any cross-border travel updates too," she said.
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