Storm Irwin will hit Scotland as the Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning from wind and snow

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Storm Irwin is set to hit Scotland this weekend after a “danger to life” warning was issued due to the severe weather.

The Bureau of Meteorology named the first storm of the winter with an amber wind warning across the eastern and central parts of the country.

A yellow snow warning was issued across northern Scotland including the Grampian, the Highlands and parts of Angus and Perthshire.

Up to eight centimeters of snow is expected along with high winds resulting in a snow storm that could disrupt travel.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued three weather warnings over the next two days with the amber alert – which means lives are at risk – expected to cause flying debris, power outages and road closures.

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There is little potential for road travel delays with some vehicles and stranded passengers, along with delays or cancellations of rail and air travel.

Severe weather can also cut off some rural communities and cell phone coverage may be disrupted.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s snow warning will begin on Friday at 2 p.m. until midnight, while the amber wind warning will begin at 3 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday.

The Met Office said: “Storm Irwin will bring strong northerly winds south across Scotland during the afternoon and evening Friday, with the strongest then becoming confined to northeastern England early Saturday.

Winds of 65 to 75 mph are expected in coastal areas, with gusts of more than 75 mph in a few places.

The Bureau of Meteorology added: “Bouts of hills and mountain snows accompanied by strong winds will lead to a snowstorm and cause travel disruption.”

Forecasters say the low pressure system is causing a chilly winter chill this week as the jet stream dips south.

“Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely to occur on a wide scale, with a potential of 70 to 80 mph at coastal locations, particularly in parts of Scotland and Ireland,” said Chris Almond, deputy chief of meteorology at the Met Office. North”.

“In addition to strong winds, rain will also move south across the country on Friday, with rain after turning increasingly to snow in the hills in the north.

“This winter mix of rain will continue on Saturday, and while snow can fall just about anywhere far from the far south, the accumulation will likely be confined to the hills.

“It will be a windy period with damaging wind gusts. This may cause some delays in road, rail, air and ferry transportation with little potential for road closures and exposed bridges.

“There is a small possibility of some damage to buildings, such as cutting tiles from roofs and damage to temporary buildings such as Christmas markets.”

It will come after “several shots” of Arctic air moving into the UK later this week, as the jet stream dips south, resulting in cooler, wetter weather, according to the Met Office.

The Met Office said “stormy weather” could cause transportation delays, damage to buildings, closures of bridges and roads and power outages.

By Sunday, any rain will be mainly confined to the eastern coastal regions, but some snow may remain but only over the hills.

Where will you be affected? Amber wind warning

Central, Tayside, Five

Angus Clackmanshire Dundee Falkirk Five Perth and Kinross

Grampian

Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Murray

The Highlands and the Western Isles

Orkney and Shetland

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian Council Scottish Borders West Lothian Yellow Snow warning

Central, Tayside, Five

Grampian

The Highlands and the Western Isles

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