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Scotland weather: Parts of country hit by severe gales Scotland weather: Parts of country hit by severe gales
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Severe gales and heavy rain are affecting parts of Scotland with gusts of 60-70mph in some areas.Severe gales and heavy rain are affecting parts of Scotland with gusts of 60-70mph in some areas.
Heavy rain has also been crossing the country, while large waves caused by the very strong winds are likely to lead to overtopping on exposed western coastlines. Large waves caused by the very strong winds are likely to lead to overtopping on exposed western coastlines.
A number of ferry services on the west coast have been cancelled. A number of ferry services on the west coast have been cancelled and Traffic Scotland warned drivers of crosswinds and falling trees and debris.
The A701, two miles north of St Anne's Bridge in Dumfries, has been blocked in both directions by a fallen tree.The A701, two miles north of St Anne's Bridge in Dumfries, has been blocked in both directions by a fallen tree.
Many CalMac services have been many of its services would be cancelled or disrupted, and Traffic Scotland warned motorists of the threat posed by crosswinds, falling trees and debris.
Power cables have been brought down in South Ayrshire between Minishant and Culroy.Power cables have been brought down in South Ayrshire between Minishant and Culroy.
The Forth Road Bridge and Skye bridges have been closed to high-sided vehicles and high winds have affected driving conditions on the Friarton Bridge, near Perth, the Erskine Bridge and the Tay Road Bridge.The Forth Road Bridge and Skye bridges have been closed to high-sided vehicles and high winds have affected driving conditions on the Friarton Bridge, near Perth, the Erskine Bridge and the Tay Road Bridge.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued flood alerts for Argyll and Bute, Caithness and Sutherland, Orkney, Shetland, Wester Ross and the Western Isles.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued flood alerts for Argyll and Bute, Caithness and Sutherland, Orkney, Shetland, Wester Ross and the Western Isles.
Yellow 'be aware' warnings of high wind have been issued by the Met Office for all areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as the north west tip of Wales and north west England.Yellow 'be aware' warnings of high wind have been issued by the Met Office for all areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as the north west tip of Wales and north west England.
The warnings cover the period from 06:00 until 21:00 on Saturday.The warnings cover the period from 06:00 until 21:00 on Saturday.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: "A vigorous depression is expected to run quickly northeastwards passing west of Scotland on Saturday.A spokesman for the Met Office said: "A vigorous depression is expected to run quickly northeastwards passing west of Scotland on Saturday.
"As this happens, very strong south to southwest winds are likely to develop across much of northern UK."As this happens, very strong south to southwest winds are likely to develop across much of northern UK.
"At this stage there remains uncertainty in the extent of the strongest winds. It still remains possible that more of northern England and northwest Wales could also be affected.""At this stage there remains uncertainty in the extent of the strongest winds. It still remains possible that more of northern England and northwest Wales could also be affected."
The agency advised the public to look out for further updates to the weather warnings.The agency advised the public to look out for further updates to the weather warnings.
It said the gales on Saturday would potentially be followed by another spell of very windy weather across the far north and northwest of Scotland on Sunday, with the potential for gusts of 70 to 80mph, and perhaps more in exposed areas.It said the gales on Saturday would potentially be followed by another spell of very windy weather across the far north and northwest of Scotland on Sunday, with the potential for gusts of 70 to 80mph, and perhaps more in exposed areas.
Again, large waves caused by the very strong winds, particularly around times of high tide, may also become an issue with possible overtopping along exposed coasts.Again, large waves caused by the very strong winds, particularly around times of high tide, may also become an issue with possible overtopping along exposed coasts.
Yellow warnings of high wind between noon and midnight on Sunday have been issued for the Northern Isles, Highlands and Islands, Grampian and Strathclyde.Yellow warnings of high wind between noon and midnight on Sunday have been issued for the Northern Isles, Highlands and Islands, Grampian and Strathclyde.
A storm on 5 December left a lorry driver dead after his vehicle was blown onto two cars in Bathgate, West Lothian, while more than 100,000 across Scotland had their power cut.A storm on 5 December left a lorry driver dead after his vehicle was blown onto two cars in Bathgate, West Lothian, while more than 100,000 across Scotland had their power cut.
Winds gusting over 140mph were recorded on Aonach Mor in the Highlands, while the Met Office also recorded a gust of 106mph at Glenogle in Stirlingshire. Winds reached 59mph in Edinburgh and 63mph in Glasgow.Winds gusting over 140mph were recorded on Aonach Mor in the Highlands, while the Met Office also recorded a gust of 106mph at Glenogle in Stirlingshire. Winds reached 59mph in Edinburgh and 63mph in Glasgow.