Scotland under yellow warning as strong winds forecast for Tuesday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of Scotland on Tuesday, with gusts of 50-60 mph expected and higher speeds possible in exposed coastal areas.
Following the weekend impact of Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, the Met Office has placed a yellow warning on most of Scotland for Tuesday, beginning around 3 am and lasting until midnight. The alert excludes the Shetland Islands but spans the central belt, the north east, and the far north, where winds are expected to subside later in the day. Forecasts predict gusts of 50-60 mph across much of the region, while isolated coastal or exposed locations may experience speeds of 70 mph or higher, though exact peaks remain uncertain.
Officials recommend motorists monitor road conditions and consider changes to travel itineraries, and they urge the public to stay updated with the latest forecasts. The warning also extends to parts of northern Ireland and northern England, but the focus remains on Scotland’s widespread wind risk.
Why it matters
Strong winds can disrupt travel, damage property, and pose safety risks for residents across Scotland.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Storm Austen expected to deliver 50-60mph gusts across southern UK
- Oct 22 Met Office expanded the yellow wind warning to cover all of Wales, forecasting gusts of 70 mph or higher.
- Oct 23 Storm Austen moved into France and Belgium, causing power outages and transport disruptions, while Storm Boelo prompted amber wind warnings and rail service suspensions in Scotland.
- Oct 24 Storm Boelo followed the remnants of Storm Austen, triggering amber warnings, widespread power cuts and major rail disruptions across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Oct 25 Road closures and event cancellations were announced for Northern Ireland.
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