Ballater, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds are expected during Thursday associated with an active weather front moving southeastwards across the UK. Gusts of 50-55 mph are expected widely, with some coastal locations and areas downwind of high ground seeing gusts of 60 mph or even 70 mph in a few places. Winds will ease from the north through the day.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

A period of severe gales is likely to develop overnight Tuesday into Wednesday across the Outer and Inner Hebrides, steadily transferring northeast across other exposed parts of northwest mainland Scotland and into Orkney during Wednesday morning.

Gusts of 65-70 mph are possible, with a small chance that a few locations could see gusts of 75-80 mph. Rain and blustery showers will accompany the strongest winds.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings