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#1 Barry McCrindle

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Posted 27 December 2011 - 08:52 PM

From the BBC news site

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The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds affecting much of central, southern and western Scotland on Wednesday.
Gale or severe gale-force winds have been predicted, with the possibility of gusts up to 90mph in exposed coastal areas of the west.

Forecasters have said that damage to buildings and disruption to transport services can be expected.

Transport Minister Keith Brown has urged people to drive with caution.

BBC Scotland weather forecaster Christopher Blanchett said: "Tomorrow's high winds are all part of a deep area of low pressure that will be sitting overhead by around midday.

"We'll see the winds at their peak between midday and 6pm, with gusts of around 60-70mph through Central and Southern Scotland.

"On exposed western coasts, from Ayrshire to Uist, we could see isolated gusts of 80-90mph.

"The impact of these winds is likely to be tree damage and tiles blown off roofs, flying debris, closure of bridges or roads, power cuts and damage to overhead rail power lines.

"Disruption to ferry services is also very likely."

Transport Scotland has warned that exposed bridges could be closed to high-sided vehicles and double-deckers.

The transport minister said: "Drivers should be alert to the potential for bridge closures, overturned vehicles and fallen trees and should drive with caution, avoiding unnecessary risks.

"The Scottish government's resilience team are monitoring the situation as it develops and standing by to step up emergency response arrangements as necessary.

"The power companies are also prepared to deal with any power cuts."

The weather warning will be in force from 09:00 on Wednesday until midnight.

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