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Scotland weather: More gales hit parts of Scotland Scotland weather: More gales hit parts of Scotland
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Parts of Scotland have been hit by more severe weather, with gale force winds and flood warnings in the north, west and central areas. Scotland's west coast has borne the brunt of continuing severe weather with gales gusting up to 70mph.
The Met Office said gusts could reach more than 80mph in some exposed areas as a storm sweeps past the country. High winds battering the coast are expected to ease as an area of low pressure continues to move across northern parts of the country.
Yellow "be aware" warnings of high winds are in place for the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and Argyll and Bute. Flood alerts and warnings have been issued in many regions due to high seas and heavy rainfall across the country.
Large waves could result in flooding at high tide along the west coast. Yellow Met Office "be aware" warnings of high winds were in force for some parts of the country.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has put a number of flood alerts - warning of the possibility of flooding - in place for coastal areas in the north and west. They included the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and Argyll and Bute.
Several flood warnings - indicating that flooding is expected - are also in force for parts of Tayside along the rivers Earn and Lyon. The storm peaked between 14:00 and 16:00 with wind speeds of 70mph recorded in the Outer Hebrides at South Uist and Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.
Forecasters said an area of low pressure was moving across northern parts of Scotland towards Iceland. The village of Aultbea in Wester Ross was buffeted by gusts of 62mph and Inverbervie in Aberdeenshire was hit by winds of between 50mph and 60mph.
The Met Office said very windy weather was expected across the far north and northwest of Scotland, with the potential for southerly gusts of 70 to 80 mph, and perhaps more, in exposed parts of the Western Isles. Flood alerts - warning of the possibility of flooding - will remain in force overnight for coastal areas in the north and west.
It added: "There remains some uncertainty as to the extent of the very strong winds. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said gales and large waves could result in flooding at high tide.
"However the public should be aware of the risk of further disruption to transport and other outdoor activities and are also advised to monitor the website for later updates." It also put flood warnings in place for parts of Tayside where flooding was expected due to rivers running high.
Drivers were urged to take care with the possibility of fallen trees and surface water on the roads.
Stormy conditions caused widespread disruption throughout the country on Saturday.Stormy conditions caused widespread disruption throughout the country on Saturday.
Gusts of 60-70mph swept across some areas, with Traffic Scotland warning drivers of crosswinds and falling trees and debris.Gusts of 60-70mph swept across some areas, with Traffic Scotland warning drivers of crosswinds and falling trees and debris.
A number of ferry services on the west coast were cancelled.A number of ferry services on the west coast were cancelled.
Flooding and problems with overhead wires affected some ScotRail lines and some football matches were called off.Flooding and problems with overhead wires affected some ScotRail lines and some football matches were called off.
Bridges were also affected, with the Forth, Tay, Skye and Kessock road bridges closed for a period to high-sided vehicles.Bridges were also affected, with the Forth, Tay, Skye and Kessock road bridges closed for a period to high-sided vehicles.
Wind speeds of 66mph were recorded at Inverbervie in Aberdeenshire and Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway, while a gust of 65mph hit South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.Wind speeds of 66mph were recorded at Inverbervie in Aberdeenshire and Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway, while a gust of 65mph hit South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
On higher ground, wind speeds reached 102mph on the Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross and 111mph at Tomintoul in the Cairngorms National Park.On higher ground, wind speeds reached 102mph on the Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross and 111mph at Tomintoul in the Cairngorms National Park.
Have you taken any weather-related pictures - still or moving? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk This weekend's severe weather comes in the wake of a storm earlier this month that battered the country with winds of up to 142mph.
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