Storm Bert is continuing to cause chaos across parts of Scotland this morning, with a yellow weather warning for wind still in place until 10 am.
The Met Office has warned that strong winds are expected to bring disruption to transport throughout the morning rush-hour.
Forecasters say the weather warning is affecting parts of western, central, and northern Scotland, with gusts of 50–60 mph likely, but it could reach as much as 70 mph in exposed areas.
Coastal routes, sea fronts, and coastal communities could also be affected by spray and large waves. The warning has been in place since 12 am today.
Traffic Scotland has advised that the Tay Road Bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles, and the walkway is closed but remains open to cars and single-decker buses.
BEAR Scotland has also closed the Forth Road Bridge to double-decker buses, motorcycles, vehicles with trailers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Meanwhile, CalMac has canceled and suspended a large number of services, affecting sailings from Largs, Gourock, Wemyss Bay, and Tayinloan due to adverse weather conditions.
Andy Page is a Met Office Chief Meteorologist and said: “Impacts from Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption as we go through today, and multiple warnings are in place for wind and rain.”
“While the risk of any snowfall has now diminished, rainfall will affect much of the UK today, in particular some southwestern parts of England and South Wales, but the heaviest rain will ease from these areas through the day.
“The strong southerly winds continue today and warnings are in place for central, southern and eastern England, Northern Ireland and western Scotland where gusts could peak at 60 mph and could even reach more than 70 mph along some exposed coasts.
“Warnings could still be amended, possibly at short notice, so it is important people keep up to date with the very latest forecast.”
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