A yellow weather warning is in place for Glasgow this Friday for strong winds, with gusts likely to get as high as 75mph.
The warning has been issued by the Met Office, and will be in place on Friday, February 17, from 5am until 3pm.
Disruption is expected with the potential for road, rail, air and ferry services to be impacted, and high-sided vehicles in particular at risk.
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According to the experts, there is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
They explain: "A deep area of low pressure is expected to impact much of northern Britain through Friday.
"Winds will increase from west to east, with gusts of 55-65 mph likely, and locally as high as 70-75 mph for exposed coasts and hills. Winds will gradually through Friday afternoon and evening."
What to expect from the Met Office yellow weather warning for Glasgow?
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. High-sided vehicles may be particularly prone in this set-up.
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Local areas impacted
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