Scotland weather warning issued as 75mph winds risk…

Scotland weather warning issued as 75mph winds risk power cuts and travel chaos

The Met Office has warned that high winds will be sweeping across parts of Scotland this week under a weather alert placed in 13 areas.

Scotland has seen plenty of weather warnings coming into force in recent weeks, mostly to do with snow and ice and the dangers that the freezing conditions can bring.

The warning, which was issued on Tuesday, has been updated on Wednesday morning to last until 6pm instead of 1pm today (March 22). It also now covers Orkney but certain areas in Strathclyde and central Scotland have been removed from the warning.

The forecaster says reaching 75mph may have the potential to cause travel chaos, resulting in public transport delays and even possible power outages. The Met Office has described the upcoming conditions this week as "very strong winds" along with frequent spells of showers too.

Here's everything you need to know about the warning, including how long it's in place for and which areas are affected.

Wind warning - Wednesday, March 22

The wind warning is in place until 6pm on Wednesday March 22 (Met Office)

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for wind on Wednesday, March 22, lasting from 4am until 6pm in the evening.

The forecaster said: "A band of squally showers will move east with a spell of very strong west to southwesterly winds following through Wednesday morning. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely widely and 65 mph in exposed locations, with a chance of gusts reaching 75 mph in parts of the far north of Scotland."

These spells of very strong winds may cause some disruption to travel, whether that's on the roads or via public transport.

What to expect

The strong winds may cause some disruption to transport (AFP via Getty Images)

To keep safe during the poor weather, the Met Office has urged people to be aware of the following conditions that may occur:

Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves