A rare red ‘danger to life’ weather warning has been issued for Lanarkshire ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn on Friday.
Gusts of wind reaching up to 88mph are expected to batter parts of the region on Friday.
The Met Office is warning of “very dangerous” driving conditions and the potential for buildings to be damaged.
A forecaster said: “Southwesterly then westerly winds will rapidly increase from west to east Friday mid-morning onwards into the afternoon, with peak gusts of 80-90mph fairly widely and perhaps up to 100mph along exposed western coasts.
“This brings the risk of significant disruption to transport and power supplies as well as dangerous conditions outdoors. Winds will gradually ease through Friday evening.”
The red warning is due to come into effect at 10am on Friday and last until 5pm.
The Met Office is warning people to prepare for:
- Flying debris resulting in danger to life
- Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
- Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads
- Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
People are urged to stay indoors if possible, secure loose items in advance and prepare for possible power cuts.
Parts of Lanarkshire are also covered by a yellow wind warning tomorrow and an amber wind warning from 6am until 9pm.
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