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Carla Jenkins

Glasgow braces for wind as centre of Storm Franklin moves across Scotland

Glasgow is set to feel some high winds as the centre of Storm Franklin moves across Scotland.

Although the city is narrowly missed by the yellow warning issued by the Met Office, weather bosses have warned the whole country to stay alert.

They took to social media to write: "The centre of Storm Franklin is currently moving across Scotland.

"Spells of rain, hail, sleet and snow across the north of the UK. Heavy showers in the south. Very windy for all."

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Strong winds are forecast for Glasgow amid Storm Francis. (Getty)

Glasgow's forecast shows winds of over 30mph until 12PM, however it is set to be bright and sunny with some mild temperatures.

It will cloud from 6PM and heavy rain is forecast at 11PM. Tuesday will again see heavy wind with gusts of 42MPH.

Glasgow traffic is suffering some delays due to surface water and queues of cars.

The Transpennine Express is asking travellers not to travel between Glasgow and London before 10AM.

Trains between Ayr and Girvan stopping at Glasgow Central have been cancelled due to the speed restrictions on the trains.

Train services between Stranraer and Glasgow Central via Kilmarnock will be delayed or terminated at and started back from Ayr.

Train services between Edinburgh and Dunblane may be terminated at and started back from Stirling.

Similarly, trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street will be delayed throughout the morning.

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