Isle of Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A short spell of very strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop as Storm Bram passes close to northwest Scotland on Tuesday evening and night. Gusts of 70-80 mph are expected for a few hours with a chance that a few places may experience gusts of up to 90 mph. Heavy rain will accompany these strong winds and may exacerbate impacts.

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

Information on update: Warning impact level has been increased and the area expanded to include much of northern and western Scotland. The warning starts slightly earlier and ends slightly later. A deep area of low pressure passing close to northwest Scotland on Tuesday is likely to bring some very strong southwesterly winds to western then northern Scotland on Tuesday afternoon and night. Gusts of 60-70 mph are expected fairly widely, but gusts of 70-80 mph are possible across the Hebrides and western Highland. Winds should gradually ease through Wednesday morning.

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