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16.02.2023 - 14:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Danish Storm Otto is expected to bring blustery gales to most of the country as Scotland is to be hit with 80pmh winds this week.
This morning, the Met Office updated a wind weather alert on Friday, February 17 as their prediction for peak gusts of 75mph has increased to 80mph. The alert's start time has also been brought forward to begin at 3am, with the impacted area - which includes much of Scotland - extended to include parts of Shetland.
Storm Otto, which has been named by the Denmark Metrological Institute (DMI), will blast the Scandinavian country tomorrow with possible hurricane-force winds. The DMI reports it has the potential to be one of the most powerful gales to hit the country since 2016.
The Met Office says Storm Otto will move east across the far north of the UK early tomorrow morning. Gusts of 75mph are 'likely' and other potential impacts include large waves, especially in North Sea coasts, as well as a chance of some damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Scots are being urged to take caution when outdoors, as the Met Office has warned of possible "danger to life" injuries caused from falling debris. High winds may also cause disruption for commuters due to potential delays or cancelations for air, rail and ferry services.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph. Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.
"There's a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up. There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50
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