Scotland braced for Storm Brendan

Published 13th Jan 2020

The west coast of Scotland could be hit with gust of up to 80mph as Storm Brendan sweeps in, prompting the Met Office to issue a weather warning.

The Met Office says has issued a weather warning covering the next two days, warning of wind for much of the western half of the UK.

Storm Brendan is expected to plague Ireland until 9pm, bringing with it a significant risk of coastal flooding, while the warning of "a very windy period'' is in force force from 10am on Monday.

Calmac ferry users on the Clyde can expect another period of disruption with services to the Isla of Arran from Ardossan being suspended from mid-morning.

The east coast will not escape the impact of the storm either, with winds of 40-50mph possible.

Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "As it pushes though, pretty much every part of the UK will feel the influence.''

Everywhere in the UK will see rain on Monday at some point, he said, adding that the storm will move through pretty quickly.

The Met Office warning added that disruption to travel is likely''.

Forecasters are warning that coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray or large waves.

There may also be some short term loss of power and other services.