Met Office issues Easter weather warning for Edinburgh as 50mph gusts possible - when warning will be in force
Watch the Met Office forecast for Easter weekend, as a wind warning is issued for Edinburgh.
Residents in Edinburgh have been warned to expect “very strong winds” over the Easter weekend, with gusts of up to 60mph forecast.
A yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office and will be in place for Edinburgh from 6pm on Saturday, April 4 until 12pm on Easter Sunday.
A spokesman from the Met Office said: “A spell of very strong winds later Saturday and overnight into Easter Sunday morning may cause some damage and travel disruption.
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Residents have been warned that travel chaos and power cuts may occur, with the Met Office also having said that buildings may be damaged.
The spokesperson said: “Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely with a chance of cancellations to some services. There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely with a chance that some roads and bridges could close. There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.
“There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.”
He added: “A rapidly deepening area of low pressure is likely to move northeastwards close to or across northwestern parts of the UK during Saturday evening and night, clearing to the North Sea by Sunday. Whilst there is some uncertainty over the exact track, intensity and shape of this area of low pressure, a period of strong west to southwesterly winds is expected during Saturday night and into the first part of Easter Sunday, before gradually easing through the day.”
Met Office Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders weather forecast
Wednesday, April 1 (day)
Dry start this morning, some early brightness in the east. Otherwise cloudy with outbreaks of rain spreading southeast for a time. Drier and brighter in the southwest later. Mild. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Wednesday 1 April night
A few showers this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with clear periods and just the odd shower. Cold with patchy frost. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Thursday 2 April
Most of the day will be dry, some early brightness. Outbreaks of rain spreading east from late afternoon into the evening. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Friday 3 April to Sunday April 5
Rain at first on Friday then drier with a few showers. Cloudy on Saturday with rain, occasionally heavy, spreading east. Cold and bright on Sunday with blustery showers.