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UK braced for Atlantic 'weather bomb' storm and high waves | UK braced for Atlantic 'weather bomb' storm and high waves |
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Severe gales and "exceptionally high" waves are expected to hit coastal areas in the north west of the UK later. | Severe gales and "exceptionally high" waves are expected to hit coastal areas in the north west of the UK later. |
The Met Office says western and northern Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland should be prepared for "dangerous conditions" during the day. | The Met Office says western and northern Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland should be prepared for "dangerous conditions" during the day. |
Train and ferries have been cancelled as a rapidly-developing Atlantic storm - a so-called weather bomb - threatens gusts of up to 80 mph (130 kph). | Train and ferries have been cancelled as a rapidly-developing Atlantic storm - a so-called weather bomb - threatens gusts of up to 80 mph (130 kph). |
A yellow "be aware" warning is in place for northern England and north Wales. | A yellow "be aware" warning is in place for northern England and north Wales. |
Ahead of the forecast storms, ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne warned of severe disruption to its services. | Ahead of the forecast storms, ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne warned of severe disruption to its services. |
In other developments: | In other developments: |
'Some uncertainty' | 'Some uncertainty' |
The rapid cyclogenesis - known colloquially as a "weather bomb" - is a deep low pressure system moving slowly eastwards between Iceland and Scotland. | The rapid cyclogenesis - known colloquially as a "weather bomb" - is a deep low pressure system moving slowly eastwards between Iceland and Scotland. |
The Met Office's amber "be prepared" warning is in effect for the Northern Isles, Western Isles - where all schools and nurseries will be closed - the north and west Highlands and Argyll, as well as the far north of Northern Ireland. | The Met Office's amber "be prepared" warning is in effect for the Northern Isles, Western Isles - where all schools and nurseries will be closed - the north and west Highlands and Argyll, as well as the far north of Northern Ireland. |
Its chief forecaster says the very strong winds are also likely to affect northern and central parts of Britain until early on Thursday. | Its chief forecaster says the very strong winds are also likely to affect northern and central parts of Britain until early on Thursday. |
The chief forecaster says there remains "some uncertainty" of the precise depth of the low and the exact wind strengths and timings. | The chief forecaster says there remains "some uncertainty" of the precise depth of the low and the exact wind strengths and timings. |
But a second storm front is predicted to track across northern England overnight on Thursday. | But a second storm front is predicted to track across northern England overnight on Thursday. |
The Met Office says there is the potential for more gales and a band of heavy rain across much of England and Wales during the first half of Friday, which will push eastwards, before easing in the early afternoon. | The Met Office says there is the potential for more gales and a band of heavy rain across much of England and Wales during the first half of Friday, which will push eastwards, before easing in the early afternoon. |
A yellow warning for snow in for parts of central and southern Scotland is also in place for Friday morning. | A yellow warning for snow in for parts of central and southern Scotland is also in place for Friday morning. |
Weather information | Weather information |
From the BBC: | From the BBC: |
Elsewhere: | Elsewhere: |
Network Rail said the services already cancelled in Scotland were those most likely to be exposed to the predicted winds and high tides expected later. | Network Rail said the services already cancelled in Scotland were those most likely to be exposed to the predicted winds and high tides expected later. |
They are the Inverness-Kyle/Thurso/Wick, Ayr-Stranraer, Kilwinning-Ardrossan/Largs and Dumbarton Central-Helensburgh Central. The Glasgow Queen St-Oban/Fort William/Mallaig, including the Caledonian Sleeper is also affected. | They are the Inverness-Kyle/Thurso/Wick, Ayr-Stranraer, Kilwinning-Ardrossan/Largs and Dumbarton Central-Helensburgh Central. The Glasgow Queen St-Oban/Fort William/Mallaig, including the Caledonian Sleeper is also affected. |
The company said replacement bus services would be considered, but these were dependent on road conditions. | The company said replacement bus services would be considered, but these were dependent on road conditions. |
A CalMac ferry spokesman said severe weather along the west coast on Tuesday had caused "extensive disruption" to its services, with further cancellations expected. | A CalMac ferry spokesman said severe weather along the west coast on Tuesday had caused "extensive disruption" to its services, with further cancellations expected. |
Richard Brown, of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said Caithness, Sutherland, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland were at the greatest risk of coastal flooding as the storm front hits. | Richard Brown, of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said Caithness, Sutherland, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland were at the greatest risk of coastal flooding as the storm front hits. |
Argyll and Bute, Firth of Clyde, Clyde estuary and Dumfries and Galloway could also be affected, he said. | Argyll and Bute, Firth of Clyde, Clyde estuary and Dumfries and Galloway could also be affected, he said. |
In Wales on Tuesday night, high winds saw speed restrictions imposed on the A55 Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey on Tuesday, and in Pembrokeshire, the A477 Cleddau Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles. | In Wales on Tuesday night, high winds saw speed restrictions imposed on the A55 Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey on Tuesday, and in Pembrokeshire, the A477 Cleddau Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles. |
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