Severe Weather – Yellow Warning
31 January 2022 at 15:33:58
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind, covering the Western Isles, on Tuesday 1st February. The warning is valid between 0600 and 1800 on Tuesday.
"Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop across northern Scotland early on Tuesday morning, persisting through the day. Gusts of up to 50 mph are expected, reaching as high as 55 to 65 mph across northern Sutherland, Caithness and Orkney. These speeds are much less than experienced in Storms Malik and Corrie, and not unusual for the time of year but recently weakened trees and structures could be prone to further damage. Winds will ease by evening."
Travel
Please take care and drive to the conditions. Further updates will be provided via the Comhairle and Western Isles Police on Twitter.
The public are advised to travel with care. CnES Roads and Police will be monitoring all causeways.
Advice
The public are advised to secure any loose debris. The construction industry is advised to secure scaffolding and any lose items on building sites.
The Comhairle would ask family, neighbours and friends living nearby to assist and support elderly and vulnerable people.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is reminding members of the public to take extra care if using candles during any power cuts which occur due to winter storms. In the event of a loss of 999 services, all fire stations will be manned by emergency services.
SSE is on alert and has put in place its contingency plans to deal with any damage the storm may cause to the electricity network. Any customers who lose their electricity supply are urged to contact SSE on 105 to report damage or highlight neighbours or friends who may need extra help.
All services are subject to further disruption
Updates will be provided via the Public Information section of
the Comhairle's website at:
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Twitter: @cne_siar
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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind, covering the Western Isles, on Tuesday 1st February. The warning is valid between 0600 and 1800 on Tuesday.
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