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Storm Ashley to bring winds of up to 70mph - Road in Moray closed due to ‘fallen trees’ on the carriageway
- Multiple rail services delayed and cancelled across Scotland
- Met Office weather warning in place until 9am
A road has been closed in both directions due to fallen trees on the carriageway in Moray.
Traffic Scotland confirmed that the A95 at Ballindalloch remained closed due to fallen trees on the carriageway at 6.25am.
The road reopened with temporary lights at around 8.35am. Crews are continuing to work and clear the road.
The closure comes as the first named storm of the season, Storm Ashley, continues to batter parts of Scotland with blustery conditions.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind that came into place on Sunday and will last until 9am on Monday.
Winds of up to 70mph are to be expected with the Met Office adding there is a “small chance” of danger to life from flying debris and large waves on the coast.
Forecasters said to expect 50-60 mph gusts that could reach 70 mph in exposed areas.
It added: “gusts of 50-60 mph are likely to continue around Orkney and Shetland before easing as Ashley moves away”.
Rail services have also been affected by the storm with some ScotRail services on the West Highland Line as well as to Inverness being cancelled.
The rail operator has also warned passengers to expect delays on services to Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
On Sunday afternoon, Network Rail Scotland shared a video on X of waves breaching the sea wall near Saltcoats, Ayrshire, affecting the nearby train line and making it “not safe to run trains until conditions improve”.
On Sunday, a man, a woman, and a young boy were rescued from the water at Aberdeen beach.
Officers urged the public not to attend the beach due to the “exceptional” weather, due to the presence of large waves.
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