Storm Arwen will hit Scotland this week as high winds and gales are set to batter the country.
Amber warnings for wind have been issued in various parts of the country, in addition to yellow warnings issued earlier this week.
Coastal areas will see the worst of the winds, with gusts up to 75mph.
Some areas will also see snow, with the combination of the wind and cold causing blizzard-like conditions.
Here's everything you need to know about Storm Arwen...
When will storm Arwen hit Scotland?
Storm Arwen will bring strong winds to Scotland on Friday and Saturday.
The following weather warnings are in place:
Grampian: Amber warning for wind from Friday at 3pm to Saturday at 9am. Yellow warning for wind from Saturday at 12am to Saturday at 6pm.
Central, Tayside and Fife: Amber warning for wind from Friday at 3pm to Saturday at 9am. Yellow warning for wind from Friday at 9am to midnight.
Highlands & Eilean Siar: Amber warning for wind from Friday at 3pm to Saturday at 9am. Yellow warning for wind from Saturday at 12am to Saturday at 6pm.
Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders: Amber warning for wind from Friday at 3pm to Saturday at 9am. Yellow warning for wind from Saturday at 12am to Saturday at 6pm.
Orkney & Shetland: Amber warning for wind from Friday at 3pm to Saturday at 9am. Yellow warning for wind on Saturday from 12am to 6pm.
Strathclyde: Yellow warning for wind from Friday at 9am to midnight. Yellow warning for wind from Saturday at 12am to 6pm.
Why is it called Storm Arwen?
Each year, the storm names run from September to September in alphabetical order.
Storm Arwen is the first UK storm of the 2021/22 season, hence why it starts with the letter A.
The next storm of the year will be called Barra, like the Scottish island.
What do amber warnings mean?
Amber warnings for wind mean:
- Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life
- Probably damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
What do yellow warnings mean?
Yellow warnings are less severe than amber warnings, but could mean:
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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