Warning for further strong winds on west coast

Costal towns on the west coast of Scotland have been warned to be prepared for high winds and possible disruption to services.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning taking in much of the Central Belt and the Scottish Borders due to expected high winds.

The warning started at 6pm last night and runs until 8am tomorrow. Western coastal areas have a chance of seeing gusts of up to 80mph.

A Met Office spokesman said: “A spell of strong winds is expected later Tuesday, overnight into Wednesday morning.

“Combined with a period of high tides, it is likely that some western coastal communities will be affected by large waves and spray, and there is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, roads and coastal properties.

“Power cuts and disruption to other services may occur and there is a small chance of transport disruption or cancellation of public transport.”

Forecasters have said that low pressure systems could cause disruption to the first of the year’s commuter traffic today.

The fresh warnings come just a day after Storm Dylan lashed parts of Scotland, with gales in excess of 70mph.