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Storm Henry prompts new wind warnings for Scotland Storm Henry prompts new wind warnings for Scotland
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Fresh weather warnings have been issued as Scotland prepares for the arrival of Storm Henry.Fresh weather warnings have been issued as Scotland prepares for the arrival of Storm Henry.
Met Office amber "be prepared" alerts for high winds, covering most of the country, will be in force from 15:00 GMT on Monday.Met Office amber "be prepared" alerts for high winds, covering most of the country, will be in force from 15:00 GMT on Monday.
Gusts of 70-80mph are expected widely, with 90mph gusts possible in exposed areas, especially in the west.Gusts of 70-80mph are expected widely, with 90mph gusts possible in exposed areas, especially in the west.
All schools in the Western Isles have closed and some rail services will be suspended from early afternoon.All schools in the Western Isles have closed and some rail services will be suspended from early afternoon.
Seven primaries and one secondary school in the Highlands have also shut for the day.Seven primaries and one secondary school in the Highlands have also shut for the day.
Sixteen flood warnings have been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Rivers in the Highlands, Tayside, Dumbarton and Renfrew are at risk of flooding later on Monday.
It comes just days after Storm Gertrude brought gusts in excess of 100mph as well as heavy rain and snow.It comes just days after Storm Gertrude brought gusts in excess of 100mph as well as heavy rain and snow.
The Met Office's chief forecaster's assessment said: "An area of low pressure is moving east across the Atlantic, deepening as it does so, before arriving across the north west of the UK on Monday.The Met Office's chief forecaster's assessment said: "An area of low pressure is moving east across the Atlantic, deepening as it does so, before arriving across the north west of the UK on Monday.
"Gale to severe gale-force, west to south-westerly winds are expected to develop on the southern and western flanks of this system, firstly affecting western Scotland from late afternoon before progressing east through the evening and overnight."Gale to severe gale-force, west to south-westerly winds are expected to develop on the southern and western flanks of this system, firstly affecting western Scotland from late afternoon before progressing east through the evening and overnight.
"Storm-force winds are likely in the most exposed areas. Winds should ease early on Tuesday morning as the system clears away to the north east.""Storm-force winds are likely in the most exposed areas. Winds should ease early on Tuesday morning as the system clears away to the north east."
The amber alert will remain in force until 09:00 on Tuesday. Lesser yellow "be aware" warning are in place for Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England for Monday morning.
Swell charts produced by surfers website Magicseaweed.com have forecast waves rising to 48ft (14m) or more during Monday. The highest swells are shown in black on the charts.
Police said the A82 between Glencoe and Rannoch Moor has been closed to all vehicles apart from cars because of strong winds.
Earlier, a van and a lorry came off the road because of the conditions.
Police Scotland said: "The road will be opened to all vehicles as soon as it is deemed safe. There is a diversion in place for all other traffic via A85 and A882."Police Scotland said: "The road will be opened to all vehicles as soon as it is deemed safe. There is a diversion in place for all other traffic via A85 and A882."
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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.
Scotland's Transport Minister Derek Mackay said there was "every likelihood" for travel disruption over the coming days.Scotland's Transport Minister Derek Mackay said there was "every likelihood" for travel disruption over the coming days.
"The wintry weather is forecast to deteriorate tomorrow with the arrival of Storm Henry which carries an amber alert for high winds from Monday afternoon, continuing through the peak on Tuesday morning, " he said
ScotRail said some services would be suspended from early afternoon.ScotRail said some services would be suspended from early afternoon.
Affected routes include:Affected routes include:
ScotRail's director of communications, Rob Shorthouse told BBC Radio Scotland that the services will resume once the weather calms.ScotRail's director of communications, Rob Shorthouse told BBC Radio Scotland that the services will resume once the weather calms.
"The latest advice we have had from our meteorologist colleagues is the weather is really going to continue right through the night," he said."The latest advice we have had from our meteorologist colleagues is the weather is really going to continue right through the night," he said.
He added: "Our advice in these situations is always to check before you travel because while the worst of the weather might be in certain parts of the country, the real danger to rail services is debris getting blown on to the lines and that causes last minute cancellations."He added: "Our advice in these situations is always to check before you travel because while the worst of the weather might be in certain parts of the country, the real danger to rail services is debris getting blown on to the lines and that causes last minute cancellations."
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne also advised passengers to check ahead for disruption across the network.Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne also advised passengers to check ahead for disruption across the network.
General operations manager Ross Moran said: "Storm Henry is set to present significant operational challenges.General operations manager Ross Moran said: "Storm Henry is set to present significant operational challenges.
"As with any adverse weather, we would ask passengers to consider whether their journey is absolutely necessary and to regularly check for route disruptions across the network."As with any adverse weather, we would ask passengers to consider whether their journey is absolutely necessary and to regularly check for route disruptions across the network.
"Our website, Twitter and app all provide continuously updated travel information - our customer services team keeps these channels absolutely current and they all provide the best and latest details of our operations."Our website, Twitter and app all provide continuously updated travel information - our customer services team keeps these channels absolutely current and they all provide the best and latest details of our operations.
"We are committed to working as hard as possible to deliver optimal service cover, but with such adverse conditions predicted, widespread disruption is likely.""We are committed to working as hard as possible to deliver optimal service cover, but with such adverse conditions predicted, widespread disruption is likely."
Northlink Ferries has cancelled its sailings between Aberdeen and Shetland scheduled for Monday evening due to the adverse weather forecast.
Western Isles Council said it was closing schools as a precaution although teachers were being asked to go to work as normal.Western Isles Council said it was closing schools as a precaution although teachers were being asked to go to work as normal.
Do you live in areas potentially affected by Storm Henry? How are you making preparations? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Do you live in areas potentially affected by Storm Henry? How are you making preparations? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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