Wind warning for Scotland
Last updated 7th Jan 2020
There's a warning to expect disruption to transport today as high winds hit Scotland.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of wind for parts of Scotland between 5am and 9pm on January 7.
It said that gusts of 50-60mph are likely and warned of gusts of 70-75mph around some of the most exposed coastal and upland sites.
The warning covers parts of Strathclyde, south-west Scotland, Lothian and Borders, Fife. Moray and the Highlands and islands.
Scotrail says it'll be monitoring the weather closely but intends to run a full service.
Caledonian MacBrayne is warning of disruption on all but one of its 28 routes with some services cancelled all day, including the main service to the Isle of Arran from Brodick, which is being disrupted for a third day running.
One of the main cross-border roads - the A1 - is closed between Haddington and Thistly Cross due to expected high winds, with a diversion via the A199.
Police tweeted: "If driving a vehicle which may be vulnerable to being blown over in high winds, please exercise additional caution and plan your route to avoid exposed areas or consider delaying your journey until conditions improve.''
They advised people driving high-sided vehicles to avoid travelling on the A1 unless it was essential, and said motorists should allow extra time for their journey.
The Met Office warned that some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely while some short-term loss of power and other services is possible.
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