1 week Ago By [email protected] (Jonathan Blackburn)
is set to be blasted by gale force on Sunday as Storm Ashley wreaks across much of the UK. Western Scotland is expected to bear the brunt of the weather, with the Met Office predicting gusts of 83mph. A yellow weather warning has been issued covering the entirety of Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland, parts of western Wales and parts of the North West of England.
An amber warning has been issued for Argyll and Bute, with the Met Office predicting a 'good chance' of power cuts, damage to buildings, and a 'likely' danger to life. Strong gusts of more than 50 mph will be felt in Glasgow from early morning Sunday, with gusts of up to 69mph across Argyll and Bute arriving as early as 7am. Gusts will be above 50mph in Glasgow for much of the day, reaching 65mph in Glasgow by 7pm, at which time winds in parts of Argyll and Bute are expected to reach 83mph.
Glasgow will continue to see winds of more than 60mph past 10pm, with wind speeds dropping below 50mph after 4am Monday. The yellow weather warning is in place from 3am to 11.59pm Sunday.
The amber warning is in place from 9am to 11.59pm Sunday. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson, said: "Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and West Wales.
"A period of especially strong winds are expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas, and more generally 50-60mph in other parts of the warning area. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption. It is important that people stay up to date with the latest forecast and our warnings.
" The Met Office warns that, "injuries and danger to life is likely in the amber warning area from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties," while in the yellow warning area, injury and danger to life "could occur". There is also a chance of damage to buildings, power cuts and roads and bridge closing in this area, where road, rail, air and ferry services may also be affected..
