Met Office warnings for Edinburgh:
It will be a very wet and windy start to #Sunday as #StormCiara starts to cross the UK. Several #WeatherWarnings are in force ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
Stay safe and keep #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/PwgcNn1qlQ
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 8, 2020
SUNDAY – Yellow warning of WIND
Storm Ciara will bring very strong winds and potentially some disruption to travel throughout Sunday.
– Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
– Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
– Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
– Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
– Some roads and bridges may close
– Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
Persistent and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption. – Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings – Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible – Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures – Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses – There is a chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater, causing a danger to life.
MONDAY – Yellow weather warning of WIND
Heavy snow and strong winds will combine to lead to disruption to travel , especially over higher routes.
– Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
– Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
– Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.
– Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.
TUESDAY – Yellow weather warning of SNOW
Heavy snow and strong winds will combine to lead to disruption to travel , especially over higher routes.
– Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
– Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
– Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.
– Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
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