Met Office issues RED warning for high winds on the east coast

High winds associated with Storm Arwen will bring damage and travel disruption and are expected to increase from this afternoon and through the evening.

A spell of exceptionally strong northerly winds will affect eastern coastal districts of Scotland from later this afternoon moving south into south-east Scotland and north-east England this evening.

Gusts of 80-90 mph are likely and these will generate some very large waves.

What to expect-

Flying debris resulting in danger to life.

Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.

Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.

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