Storm Bert expected to hit Caithness coast on Saturday
Storm Bert will bring strong winds to the Caithness coast for a time on Saturday, which may cause some disruption, warns the Met Office today.
Issued at 11.19am today (November 21), the Met Office has a yellow warning in place which states that a period of strong southeasterly winds is likely for a time on Saturday, with peak gusts of 50-60mph in many parts of the warning area.
It further says that winds of 60-70mph are possible in some coastal areas and also locally to the lee (northwest) of high ground, and perhaps in excess of 70mph along some exposed coasts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
What to expect
• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
• Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
• Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
