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| Warning not to travel as Storm Henry takes grip in Scotland | Warning not to travel as Storm Henry takes grip in Scotland |
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| Motorists have been advised against travel in parts of Scotland as Storm Henry sweeps in, bringing gusts of nearly 90mph. | Motorists have been advised against travel in parts of Scotland as Storm Henry sweeps in, bringing gusts of nearly 90mph. |
| Traffic Scotland said only essential journeys should be attempted as roads, bridges and rail routes are battered by heavy rain and gale force winds. | Traffic Scotland said only essential journeys should be attempted as roads, bridges and rail routes are battered by heavy rain and gale force winds. |
| Lorries have been blown over, trees uprooted and buildings damaged. | Lorries have been blown over, trees uprooted and buildings damaged. |
| The Forth Road Bridge has reopened to cars only but is likely to shut again to all traffic later. | The Forth Road Bridge has reopened to cars only but is likely to shut again to all traffic later. |
| Earlier the bridge was closed after wind speeds of 84mph were recorded. | Earlier the bridge was closed after wind speeds of 84mph were recorded. |
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| A gust of 89mph was recorded on South Uist in the Western Isles. | A gust of 89mph was recorded on South Uist in the Western Isles. |
| A Met Office amber "be prepared" alert for high winds covering most of the country is in force until Tuesday morning. | A Met Office amber "be prepared" alert for high winds covering most of the country is in force until Tuesday morning. |
| Forecasters said winds of 70-80mph were expected widely, with 90mph gusts possible in exposed areas, especially in the west. | Forecasters said winds of 70-80mph were expected widely, with 90mph gusts possible in exposed areas, especially in the west. |
| Restrictions have been put in place on bridges across Scotland and a number of train services have been suspended. | Restrictions have been put in place on bridges across Scotland and a number of train services have been suspended. |
| Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said peak wind speeds were expected on the Western Isles between 15:00 and 17:00 and at around 21:00. | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said peak wind speeds were expected on the Western Isles between 15:00 and 17:00 and at around 21:00. |
| All schools in the Western Isles were closed on Monday. A spokesman warned that the high winds and large waves could lead to over-topping and flooding of coastal roads. | All schools in the Western Isles were closed on Monday. A spokesman warned that the high winds and large waves could lead to over-topping and flooding of coastal roads. |
| Scottish Transport Minister Derek Mackay said the Scottish government Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been activated and it was closely monitoring events. | |
| "Travellers are advised to take care in difficult conditions and allow extra time for their journeys," he said. | "Travellers are advised to take care in difficult conditions and allow extra time for their journeys," he said. |
| "High winds can also cause disruption to utilities like power and telecoms and key responder organisations across Scotland, including councils, utilities and blue light services, are well used to dealing with severe weather events such as these forecast," he added. | "High winds can also cause disruption to utilities like power and telecoms and key responder organisations across Scotland, including councils, utilities and blue light services, are well used to dealing with severe weather events such as these forecast," he added. |
| "We have ensured that they have put in place the necessary planning and response arrangements to deal with any impacts as quickly and effectively as possible, nevertheless, people should try to ensure that they are prepared, including checking on the elderly and vulnerable." | "We have ensured that they have put in place the necessary planning and response arrangements to deal with any impacts as quickly and effectively as possible, nevertheless, people should try to ensure that they are prepared, including checking on the elderly and vulnerable." |
| A total of 27 flood warnings have been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa), which suggest that "flooding is expected" and "immediate action required". | A total of 27 flood warnings have been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa), which suggest that "flooding is expected" and "immediate action required". |
| Pascal Lardet, Sepa's hydrology duty manager said localised flooding was expected to affect low-lying land, roads and isolated properties. | Pascal Lardet, Sepa's hydrology duty manager said localised flooding was expected to affect low-lying land, roads and isolated properties. |
| In other updates: | In other updates: |
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| Meanwhile in England, the Humber Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles and caravans and a speed limit was imposed after a lorry blew over in 49mph winds. | Meanwhile in England, the Humber Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles and caravans and a speed limit was imposed after a lorry blew over in 49mph winds. |
| Humberside Police tweeted a photograph of the overturned lorry, which appeared to have come to rest close to the edge of the bridge. | Humberside Police tweeted a photograph of the overturned lorry, which appeared to have come to rest close to the edge of the bridge. |
| In Grimsby, residents have been evacuated from the landmark Victoria Mills building amid concerns for the structure. | In Grimsby, residents have been evacuated from the landmark Victoria Mills building amid concerns for the structure. |
| A North East Lincolnshire Council spokesman said a turret on the west of the silo building appeared to have moved. | A North East Lincolnshire Council spokesman said a turret on the west of the silo building appeared to have moved. |
| He added: "Under advice from a structural engineer, we have been monitoring the building twice per day since December. | He added: "Under advice from a structural engineer, we have been monitoring the building twice per day since December. |
| "People being evacuated are advised to go to the nearby Fishing Heritage Centre where we will be liaising with other services to look to find alternative places for them to stay until we can better assess the situation. As a precautionary measure, the nearby road is being temporarily closed." | "People being evacuated are advised to go to the nearby Fishing Heritage Centre where we will be liaising with other services to look to find alternative places for them to stay until we can better assess the situation. As a precautionary measure, the nearby road is being temporarily closed." |
| Check out the latest travel news for Scotland | Check out the latest travel news for Scotland |
| For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. | For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. |
| Around the country you can check for updates from: | Around the country you can check for updates from: |
| Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. | Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. |
| In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. | In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. |
| Below are a number of other traffic information sources. | Below are a number of other traffic information sources. |
| Earlier on Monday, ScotRail warned passengers that some services would be disrupted. | Earlier on Monday, ScotRail warned passengers that some services would be disrupted. |
| Some routes may also be affected on Tuesday morning and commuters have been asked to check their trains are running be beginning their journeys. | Some routes may also be affected on Tuesday morning and commuters have been asked to check their trains are running be beginning their journeys. |
| Affected routes include: | Affected routes include: |
| Do you live in areas affected by Storm Henry? Have been affected? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Do you live in areas affected by Storm Henry? Have been affected? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
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