Storm Otto warning of 80mph winds
Potential impacts include large waves on North Sea coasts as well as a chance of some damage to buildings
Ferry operator CalMac has already warned customers of disruption to services between Scotland's west coast mainland and islands. The Mountain Weather Information Service described it as a powerful Atlantic storm, warning that upland areas from Scotland to the Pennines could see gusts of up to 100mph.It is the first named storm to hit the UK since Franklyn last February. The Met Office's season for named storms runs from September to September, and the names are given to raise awareness of severe weather.
Chief meteorologist Andy Page said: "Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph."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.
Earlier this month, flights and ferry services in the Highlands and Western Isles were disrupted by 75mph winds.
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