Forecasters warn gusts of up to 60mph (96km/h) could cause travel disruption and power cuts.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind with gusts of up to 60mph that could cause travel disruption and power cuts.
The warning covers the Western Isles, parts of the Highlands, Fife reaches as far south as Glasgow and Edinburgh until 10:00.low lying areas along the coast between Ayr and Troon are vulnerable to flooding at high tide and river flooding is a risk in Strathglass and Moy Bridge.The Tay Road Bridge has been closed to high-sided vehicles and the walkway is shut because of the strong winds.
The Queensferry Crossing across the Firth of Forth was closed for the first time since 2021 due to the threat of falling ice on Saturday., travel is disrupted in many areas as the storm continues to batter the country and 180 flood warnings remain in place.Great Western Railway has told passengers not to "attempt travel on any route" and routes going though Stansted Airport and Northampton have also been closed.
South Wales has experienced some of the worst impacts, with Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan describing the floods there as "absolutely devastating".The bridge linking Edinburgh and Fife was closed for more than 15 hours due to a risk of falling ice.Composer Errollyn Wallen on her life as a 'musical explorer'
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