PARTS of Scotland could be impacted by flooding and severe gales following the arrival of Storm Kathleen, the Met Office has warned.
A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place across parts of central and southern Scotland as meteorologists says gusts of up to 70mph could occur over the weekend.
“We strongly urge drivers to avoid exposed coasts and higher routes where the impact of the very strong winds is most likely to be felt. “Leaving a much larger gap between vehicles also allows drivers to react quickly in the event of falling branches or flying debris.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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