Met Office upgrades to Amber warning for high winds as Storm Malik approaches
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The Met Office has uprated its current warning for high winds between 7am and 3pm on Saturday .
Storm Malik is set to bring a period of very strong winds and disruption across eastern Scotland on Saturday.
An area of very strong west or north-west winds will cross Scotland on Saturday morning in association with Storm Malik before easing during the afternoon.
The strongest winds are expected in the east of Scotland later in the morning.
Gusts of widely 50-60 mph are likely with a short period of gusts in excess of 75 mph, particularly for Moray and north Aberdeenshire as well as the Lothians.
What to expect-
Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, leading to longer journey times and some cancellations.
Some roads and bridges likely to close.
There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.
Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris as well as from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
