Thursday, 3 February 2011

Violent Storm Warning

Special Weather Warning issued by Hebrides Weather at 11:00 on Thursday 3rd February 2011

Severe gale to violent storm force winds are likely to effect all areas of the Western Isles and Scottish Northwest mainland from mid-afternoon Thursday through to the early hours of Friday morning.
Mean wind speeds of 50 mph and gusts of 70 to 80 mph can be expected with heavy rain and the possibility of thunder.

The public are advised to secure any loose objects outside their homes and expect disruption to ferry services and some road closures, especially on causeways and bridges.

This warning is valid until 04:00 GMT Friday 4th February 2011.

1 comment:

  1. wow! you've had a lot of wind today. with us it starts to blow now 23.00. hope we dont get as much.

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