Storm Amy danger warnings issued as 100mph gusts forecast

Storm Amy was given security warnings because it moved throughout England, and probably brought Gusts up to 100Mph in some exposed areas.

Amber warnings It has been published for high winds where flying rashes can pose a risk of life, for a portion of Northern Ireland and a part of North and North-West Scotland.

The first power outages have already been reported in the external Hebrides, severe rain can lead to widespread and widespread travel cuts.

Amy, the first horse storm of the season, before It caused flights and train cancellations in Northern Ireland, And hundreds of schools closed early.

While all the train lines in Northern Ireland were closed, Belfast’s airport advised passengers to control their flights with airline companies.

As the storm swept in Scotland, the highest 70MPH wind speeds will be common in the amber warning zone.

According to Met Office, especially around Tiree, Western Locber and Skye, up to 100MPH may occur.

A wider yellow warning for winds up to 60MPH and up to 70Mph in open spaces covers all of Scotland and extends in the North England and Wales region.

Some road bridges were closed or a series of flights, railway and ferry service were canceled in Scotland, which has restrictions on high -sided vehicles.

The fourth road bridge is closed to all vehicles, while the Clackmannanshire Bridge in Eastern Lothian, the Rincardine Bridge and the A1 Tyne Bridge is expected to be closed for high -sided vehicles.

The transportation company Bear Scotland said that Queensferry, opposite Forth Findh, would remain open to cars thanks to the wind protection, but hoped that it would be closed for high -sided vehicles.

Scotland Network Railway Route Director Ross Moran, the storm “severe and important throughout the network,” he said he expects to bring.

The four railway line was closed as a precaution – West Highland line, Highland Mainline, Wick Line and Kyle Line – and all Scottish routes, speed restrictions, he said.

“First of all, we must put security and these speed restrictions mean that there are some cancellations, it is likely to have some delays – so check the message before traveling.” He said.

Transport deduction:

• The following train services are canceled from 18:00. Mallaig – Fort William, Fort William – Criansich, Criansich – Oban, Inverness – Aberdeen, Inverness – Wick / Thurso, Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh, Perth – Inverness.
• Other roads may also be affected and speed restrictions will be in force from 18:00.
• The remaining traffic and the old military road were directed in Argyll. Traffic Scotland said it was watching the conditions.
• Calmac’s West Coast Ferry Network expected delays and cancellations. Asked the passengers To check the website for updates.
• Some ferry transitions between Cairnry and Northern Ireland have been canceled since 12:00.
• While Forth Road Bridge closes all vehicles, other bridges may have restrictions on high -sided vehicles.

Police said that a series of ferries between Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway and Cairnry in Northern Ireland have been canceled from 12:00.

The force advised those who were reserved to the affected sails not to go to the region because long delays are expected.

Officers also said that customers should consult with Stena Line and P & O ferries for updates. For more information, freight drives are encouraged to contact the port authorities.

Scotland Transportation Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “We call on people to communicate with operators to find out if their services are affected by people who plan to travel on trains, ferries and flights.

“Drivers will face difficult driving conditions, so vital people plan to travel to see that their routes are impressed and affected by the weather conditions.”

Police Scotland’s Ch Supt Scott McCarren, the head of the road policing, said drivers should go to the conditions and have more aware of their stopping distances.

Traffic Scotland Operator Manager Douglas Cairns called everyone who plans to travel to think if their journeys were “absolutely necessary”.

The power company SSEN said that more vulnerable customers have sent text messages to more than 180,000 and give them help and advice if they lose power.

The United Rugby Championship (URC) fixtures between Edinburgh and Ulster, which will take place on Friday evening, was postponed due to negative conditions.

On Saturday, Junior in Glasgow and the Mini Great Scottish Run were canceled due to air warning.

The organizers said that strong winds and rain will create a debris risk for Glasgow Green events with a walking line.