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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker and Holly Evans

Met Office warns of 70mph gales set to batter Scotland causing travel chaos

  • The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday.
  • Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected across affected areas, with exposed coastal and hilly locations bracing for speeds reaching up to 70 mph.
  • Driven by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, the strong winds have caused travel disruptions, including cancelled Calmac ferry sailings and ScotRail speed restrictions.
  • Forecasters have warned residents to prepare for potential short-term power cuts and travel delays across road, air, and sea transport.
  • While mild weather will linger across the rest of the UK with highs of 22C on Thursday, chillier conditions and widespread rain are forecast to arrive on Friday.

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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

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