Met Office warnings as 90mph winds spark ‘danger to life’ alert | Weather | News
The Met Office has issued a series of new weather warnings and a “danger to life” warning as 90mph winds from Storm Brama cause chaos across the UK.
Severe weather conditions can pose a serious risk to public safety and infrastructure, according to the Met Office. As Storm Brama brought strong winds and heavy rain, flying debris can cause injuries and be life-threatening; Buildings may be subject to damage such as tiles flying off the roofs. Transport networks are likely to be disrupted, with road, rail, air and ferry services facing delays, cancellations and possible closure of roads and bridges. The Met Office has warned there could be power outages which could also affect other essential services such as mobile phone coverage.
In coastal areas, large waves and beach materials thrown onto sea frontages, roads and property can further endanger lives and cause serious damage.
The National Weather Agency said: “Very strong south-westerly winds associated with Storm Bram will continue into the early hours of Wednesday, with gusts of 60-70mph quite common and reaching 80-90mph in parts of west and north-west Scotland. “Winds will ease slightly inland by Wednesday morning, but will remain very windy in the Hebrides and west coast.
“However, strong westerly winds will develop for a few hours in the afternoon, with gusts of 50-60 mph inland and 70-80 mph on the offshore coasts and the north-western mainland of the Outer Hebrides and the higher reaches of Orkney. This could further worsen any clearing operation. Winds will gradually ease in all areas by Wednesday evening.”
