Storm Bert: strong winds and rain forecast as yellow weather warnings batter Scotland

Lates updates

Yellow warning in place for parts of Scotland
Storm Bert continues to batter Scotland with winds up to 75mph
Met Office warned Storm Bert is likely to bring travel disruption
Some short term loss of power is expected

Strong winds are forecast as Storm Bert continues to batter parts of Scotland.

Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind on Sunday and warned of possible travel disruption.

The warning will be in place from 12pm and expire at 11.59pm.

Forecasters have warned that winds of up to 75mph are set to batter more exposed parts of the country with gusts of up to 65mph likely in most places.

The warning covers the Highlands and Argyl and Bute.

Strong winds will continue throughout the day, causing delays to roads, rail, air, and ferry services.

Some impacted areas could also experience power cuts.

The storm comes after a week of heavy snow and freezing conditions across Scotland.

Scottish roads were plunged into chaos on Saturday as Storm Bert brought heavy snow and treacherous conditions across the country.

A man was taken to hospital following a one-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the M74 on Saturday.

Part of the M80 is blocked after two lorries lost traction on the road in Glasgow. X/Traffic Scotland

Part of the M80 was blocked after two lorries lost traction on the road in North Lanarkshire.

The Queensferry Crossing was closed as a safety precaution due to a risk of falling ice.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said Storm Bert will bring a period of “challenging” weather.

She said: “The conditions will likely cause difficult driving conditions and disruption to the wider transport network, so it’s important that anyone that has to travel during the warning period plans their journey ahead of time.”

Hyslop urged people travelling to plan their route in advance and follow Police Scotland guidance.

“There may be disruption on other modes of transport, so you should check with your operators before setting off if you’re planning to travel by rail, ferry or air,” she added.

“Pedestrians should also be aware that pavements are likely to be affected by snow and ice, so make sure you use the appropriate clothing and footwear if you have to go out.”