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| Amber weather warning as high winds batter north and west Scotland | Amber weather warning as high winds batter north and west Scotland |
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| Severe gales and storm force winds have been battering north and west Scotland, with gusts of 84mph recorded on South Uist. | Severe gales and storm force winds have been battering north and west Scotland, with gusts of 84mph recorded on South Uist. |
| The gable end of a house in Leverburgh on Harris collapsed onto a neighbouring property in the high winds. | The gable end of a house in Leverburgh on Harris collapsed onto a neighbouring property in the high winds. |
| The Churchill Barriers in Orkney have been closed, as have some roads and causeways in the Western Isles. | The Churchill Barriers in Orkney have been closed, as have some roads and causeways in the Western Isles. |
| Coastguard teams helped the police close causeways between North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay. | Coastguard teams helped the police close causeways between North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay. |
| Northern Constabulary said all roads on these islands were severely affected by heavy spray and debris. | Northern Constabulary said all roads on these islands were severely affected by heavy spray and debris. |
| Several schools on Orkney have been closed. | Several schools on Orkney have been closed. |
| Police also closed the road through St Mary's village in Holm because of the amount of sea water. | Police also closed the road through St Mary's village in Holm because of the amount of sea water. |
| Carol Collins, watch manager at Stornoway Coastguard, said: "This stormy Atlantic weather has been well forecast over the last few days, with an amber weather alert issued by the Met Office for the area, and a flood alert issued for the Western Isles by Sepa. | Carol Collins, watch manager at Stornoway Coastguard, said: "This stormy Atlantic weather has been well forecast over the last few days, with an amber weather alert issued by the Met Office for the area, and a flood alert issued for the Western Isles by Sepa. |
| "In these poor conditions, we ask that the public take extra care and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary." | "In these poor conditions, we ask that the public take extra care and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary." |
| Neighbouring properties | Neighbouring properties |
| Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue said the wall on the semi-detached house in Dunmore Crescent in Leverburgh collapsed shortly before 22:00. | Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue said the wall on the semi-detached house in Dunmore Crescent in Leverburgh collapsed shortly before 22:00. |
| Fire crews were making the scene safe and people were moved out from neighbouring properties. | Fire crews were making the scene safe and people were moved out from neighbouring properties. |
| The Met Office had warnings in place for much of the country overnight and into Wednesday morning. Some travel disruption was expected. | The Met Office had warnings in place for much of the country overnight and into Wednesday morning. Some travel disruption was expected. |
| Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure could see winds reaching speeds of up to 85mph, with large waves likely along exposed western coasts. | Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure could see winds reaching speeds of up to 85mph, with large waves likely along exposed western coasts. |
| The A82 between Glencoe and Tyndrum was closed for high-sided vehicles due to the high winds. | The A82 between Glencoe and Tyndrum was closed for high-sided vehicles due to the high winds. |
| Amber "be prepared" weather warnings have been issued for Orkney, Shetland, the Highlands and Strathclyde, while the rest of the country is covered by yellow "be aware" warnings. | Amber "be prepared" weather warnings have been issued for Orkney, Shetland, the Highlands and Strathclyde, while the rest of the country is covered by yellow "be aware" warnings. |
| Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said evening bus services for Lewis, Harris and Uist were being cancelled. | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said evening bus services for Lewis, Harris and Uist were being cancelled. |
| Insp Robbie MacDonald of Northern Constabulary had encouraged the public not to travel unless it was necessary and to have provisions in their homes for possible power cuts. | Insp Robbie MacDonald of Northern Constabulary had encouraged the public not to travel unless it was necessary and to have provisions in their homes for possible power cuts. |
| "If travel is essential the public should avoid exposed or coastal areas where gusts could cause significant harm to individuals," he said. | "If travel is essential the public should avoid exposed or coastal areas where gusts could cause significant harm to individuals," he said. |
| "Those travelling on causeways or low lying roads should listen to local radio and keep informed as to whether there are any road closures." | "Those travelling on causeways or low lying roads should listen to local radio and keep informed as to whether there are any road closures." |
| He added: "Taking measures to secure items outside properties such as garden furniture and scaffolding, and checking in on elderly neighbours to ensure they have all the necessary provisions is also encouraged." | He added: "Taking measures to secure items outside properties such as garden furniture and scaffolding, and checking in on elderly neighbours to ensure they have all the necessary provisions is also encouraged." |
| A Scottish Hydro spokeswoman said that there had been isolated incidents around Scotland of homes losing electricity supplies because of high winds. | A Scottish Hydro spokeswoman said that there had been isolated incidents around Scotland of homes losing electricity supplies because of high winds. |
| However, engineers are working on reconnecting those customers and their power should be restored by the end of the day. | However, engineers are working on reconnecting those customers and their power should be restored by the end of the day. |
| On the summit of Cairn Gorm, a wind speeds of 135mph was recorded at midnight and 114mph on Wednesday morning, according to the CairnGorm Mountain ski centre. |