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The Met Office has released an Red weather warning for high winds on Friday across the whole of the East Coast of Scotland.
They warn that: “flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life.”
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Key Events
Bus delays across the East Coast
Due to adverse weather, buses are being delayed throughout the network, according to Lothian.
Click here to view the service alerts.
Man in Northern Ireland dies after car hit by falling tree in Storm Arwen
A man has died after his car was hit by a falling tree in Northern Ireland.
The incident occurred on the Dublin Road in Antrim on Friday.
A PSNI spokesperson said the road remains closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
It comes as the Met Office issued a warning for strong winds as Storm Arwen arrives in the UK.
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'Do not travel' warning issued for North and East of Scotland
Members of the public have been advised not to travel in areas impacted by a Red Weather Warning.
'Do not travel': Scottish Government issue warning for North and East of Scotland
Members of the public have been advised not to travel in areas impacted by a Red Weather Warning.
'Do not travel' warning issued for North and East of Scotland
Members of the public have been advised not to travel in areas impacted by a Red Weather Warning.
'Do not travel': Scottish Government issue warning for North and East of Scotland
Members of the public have been advised not to travel in areas impacted by a Red Weather Warning.
Lines closed and speed restrictions introduced due to storm conditions
With winds of up to 90mph expected to hit the east coast of Scotland from late this afternoon, Scotland’s Railway will be introducing speed restrictions and closing some lines to trains.
Speed restrictions will be introduced on services travelling between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, Aberdeen and Inverness and the Far North line this afternoon. The East Coast Mainline, and North Berwick branch lines, will be closed to trains from 5pm until end of service today. The West Coast Mainline will remain open for cross-border travel.
Speed restrictions and short-term line closures are being introduced for safety reasons as the wind speed predicted can blow trees and other debris onto the tracks and cause damage to overhead power lines.
Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland’s Railway, said: “Safety of our customers and colleagues has to be our first consideration during severe weather. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning.
“We are monitoring the conditions very closely and will have teams in place across the country to react quickly to any damage caused by the weather. “Where conditions are predicted to be most severe, we are withdrawing a small number of services in the interests of passenger safety until the worst of the storms have passed.”
For more information on the changes to services, check www.nationalrail.co.uk or with your train operator.
A1 now closed to high sided vehicles
The A1 is now closed to high sided vehicles, with wind speeds of up to 52mph recorded near Torness.
The A1 closes to high sided vehicles due to Storm Arwen affecting east of Scotland
The A1 is now closed to high sided vehicles.
Emergency Kits recommended by Traffic Scotland
Traffic Scotland is advising motorists to travel with emergency in case they get stuck in queues due to Storm Arwen.
Traffic Scotland advises travelling with an ice scraper and de-icer, torch and spare batteries, warm clothes and a blanket, a pair of boots, first-aid kit, battery jump leads, a shovel for snow, food and a warm drink in a flask, sunglasses in the glove box to help you see in low sun.
They are also advising motorists to make sure their mobile phone is fully charged and to carry a map for any unplanned diversions.
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