Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.
15.02.2022 - 14:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A major storm is currently forming out in the Atlantic and rapidly strengthening as it does so - and it poses a 'danger to life'.
It's causing a lot of concern to forecasters as Storm Dudley, named by the Met Office, is likely to bring 80mph gales to central and southern Scotland.
An Amber 'be prepared' alert is in place and Falkirk residents have been told expect the strongest winds from 4pm tomorrow, Wednesday February 15, until midnight.
That means severe travel disruption is highly likely during the evening rush hour.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHERE WILL THE STRONGEST WINDS BE?
As it stands, the strongest gusts are expected to to be across western and central Scotland, before moving further south.
This means that the Central Belt of Scotland, including Falkirk, is expected to take a battering from 80mph winds.
WHAT IS BEING SAID?
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Very strong westerly winds are expected to develop across southwest Scotland and northern parts of Northern Ireland later on Wednesday afternoon, extending eastward across southern Scotland and northern England during the evening.
"There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but inland gusts of 60-70mph are likely, perhaps briefly up to 80mph in a few places.
"Gusts of 80-90mph are possible around exposed coasts and hills for a time.
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DURING THE STORM
Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.
Storm Eunice has landed in Scotland, and with it, all the travel disruptions and cancellations that come with a major storm.
We've already experienced Malik, Corrie, and Dudley so far this year, but now forecasters have warned that Storm Eunice is set to arrive imminently. Storm Dudley recently hit northern areas of England and Scotland, and now the Met Office has warned people to "stay indoors" over the coming days as Storm Eunice takes hold.
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Scots were left stunned yesterday as bizarre clouds formed over parts of the country in the midst of Storm Dudley.
Perth and Kinross residents could endure further travel and power disruptions as stormy snowy weather is expected to hit the region once again.
A rare red weather warning has been issued regarding Storm Eunice as the UK looks set to face winds of up to 90mph. Brits are being warned to prepare themselves for further disruption as more severe weather is set to hit parts of the country.
A train operator is 'strongly urging' people not to travel on the railways tomorrow as Storm Eunice hits the UK.
Dramatic footage has shown the aftermath of a crash after a van flipped onto it's roof on a Scots road.
Storm Dudley has been battering the country causing widespread disruption - and soon it will be Storm Eunice's turn to continue the chaos.
Storm Eunice is coming Friday in the wake of Storm Dudley where, in Scotland, the storm will bring snow, ice and wind.
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow in parts of northern England this week.
An easyJet flight into Glasgow was forced into an aborted landing this afternoon due to high winds linked to Storm Dudley.
Households in one corner of North Ayrshire experienced power outages as Storm Dudley made landfall today.
Power cuts may hit Scots during Storm Dudley and Eunice this week as the Met Office has issued three weather warnings covering the severe weather.
Storm Dudley is set to hit Greater Manchester later today - bring fierce winds and a 'danger to life' Met Office warning.