Perth and Kinross residents endured travel and power disruptions at the weekend as the region became engulfed in a blanket of snow brought on by Storm Eunice.
16.02.2022 - 11:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
John Swinney has warned Scots the coming days will be “very challenging” as a result of two storms set to batter the country.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning active from 4pm on Wednesday across central and south Scotland and the north of England, with gusts potentially hitting 90 miles per hour.
The amber warning is due to expire at midnight on Wednesday, when it will be downgraded to a yellow warning until 6am on Thursday.
Storm Dudley is due to be followed by Storm Eunice later this week, which could bring snow.
The Deputy First Minister said the weather could cause disruption to travel and power supplies as well as danger from falling trees.
“We expect another period of disruption this week, with Storms Dudley and Eunice set to bring strong winds to Scotland,” he said.
“High winds may cause issues on roads and bridges, disruption to power supplies and danger from falling trees. We would urge everyone to plan their journeys in advance, exercise caution on the roads, and follow the latest travel advice.”
Following a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room, the Deputy First Minister said they would continue to monitor the situation as the storms approach.
On Twitter, Mr Swinney added: “Resilience meeting @scotgov just completed. The next few days will be very challenging with #StormDudley.
“Please see @ScotRail plans and follow advice there is a high risk of disruption to travel. Please #StaySafe.”
ScotRail also announced that services in areas threatened by severe weather would end at 4pm on Wednesday for safety reasons.
“Scotland is bracing itself for Storm Dudley tomorrow,” the rail operator said on Twitter.
“The welfare of our customers and staff is most important, so for safety reasons most
Perth and Kinross residents endured travel and power disruptions at the weekend as the region became engulfed in a blanket of snow brought on by Storm Eunice.
Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.
A man was killed by a falling tree as he tried to clear up the debris left by Storm Eunice.
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.
Good evening and welcome to Thursday’s news briefing.
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.
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.