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Severe winds cause travel delays in Scotland Severe winds cause travel delays in Scotland
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High winds have brought down trees and power lines causing travel disruption in parts of Scotland.High winds have brought down trees and power lines causing travel disruption in parts of Scotland.
A fallen tree has blocked the A9 southbound at Balhaldie and is causing extensive tailbacks.A fallen tree has blocked the A9 southbound at Balhaldie and is causing extensive tailbacks.
Eye witnesses said the tree hit a car then a lorry "ploughed into" the back of the car.Eye witnesses said the tree hit a car then a lorry "ploughed into" the back of the car.
Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) have been forecast. Ferry services were also facing cancellations and delays.Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) have been forecast. Ferry services were also facing cancellations and delays.
The Met Office has issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.The Met Office has issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.
A gust of 79mph (127km/h) has already been recorded at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.A gust of 79mph (127km/h) has already been recorded at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.
Central Scotland police said no-one was injured by the tree at Balhaldie.Central Scotland police said no-one was injured by the tree at Balhaldie.
Fallen trees were causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.Fallen trees were causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.
Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at about lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables.Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at about lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables.
Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.
One power company has drafted in extra staff to deal with any problems caused by the high winds.One power company has drafted in extra staff to deal with any problems caused by the high winds.
Scottish and Southern Energy said teams of line engineers had been sent to Argyll, south Highlands, Tayside and coastal areas in the north east.Scottish and Southern Energy said teams of line engineers had been sent to Argyll, south Highlands, Tayside and coastal areas in the north east.
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The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to high-sided vehicles, cars with trailers, caravans, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to high-sided vehicles, cars with trailers, caravans, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.
The Tay Road Bridge was only open to cars and high wind warnings were in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.The Tay Road Bridge was only open to cars and high wind warnings were in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.
On the M80, cones from the roadworks area have been blown around between the M876 and Haggs.On the M80, cones from the roadworks area have been blown around between the M876 and Haggs.
First Scotrail said that the overhead lines at Partick station in Glasgow were down causing disruption to train in the area.First Scotrail said that the overhead lines at Partick station in Glasgow were down causing disruption to train in the area.
The possible impact of the severe winds battering Scotland was raised at a meeting of the Scottish government's emergency committee on Sunday.The possible impact of the severe winds battering Scotland was raised at a meeting of the Scottish government's emergency committee on Sunday.
Transport minister Keith Brown warned drivers to plan their journeys, check the Traffic Scotland website, and listen out for travel updates on the radio.Transport minister Keith Brown warned drivers to plan their journeys, check the Traffic Scotland website, and listen out for travel updates on the radio.
He added: "Variable message signs are alerting motorists to the risk of high winds, and the operating companies are at a heightened state of readiness to deal with any issues that might arise across the trunk road network as a result of the high winds."He added: "Variable message signs are alerting motorists to the risk of high winds, and the operating companies are at a heightened state of readiness to deal with any issues that might arise across the trunk road network as a result of the high winds."
The Met Office said winds should ease by evening.The Met Office said winds should ease by evening.
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