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Goodbye, Storm Ciara – but be prepared for snow and high winds

MET OFFICE: Yellow Warning for Wind and Snow

Today:

Unsettled weather turning bitter with wintry showers carried on strong to gale westerly winds, interspersed by brief interludes of weak sunshine. Best of the limited shelter across southern areas of Dumfries and Galloway. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Tonight:

Gales continuing to bring wintry showers, with east in best of shelter. Fresh snow gathering away from the lowest levels, but even here chance of some later slushy deposits. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said:  “In the wake of Storm Ciara, it’ll remain unsettled and very windy across the UK and it’ll turn colder with wintry showers and ice an additional hazard, as we head into the new week.

A wind and snow warning is in force for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland on Monday as well as a further yellow wind warning in the south west of England.”

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Storm Ciara update

Met Office warnings for Edinburgh:

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