Falkirk weather: Strong winds could cause travel disruption as yellow warning issued
Residents across Falkirk district are warned to expect strong winds on Thursday.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for a large part of the country throughout Thursday.
The warning, which runs from 5am until 8pm, covers the north east coast of Scotland, central and southern Scotland – including Falkirk district – and northern England.
Forecasters say some transport disruption is possible as “a period of strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain is expected”.
The Met Office say the strong winds are associated with an active weather front moving south eastwards across the UK.
A spokesperson said: “Gusts of 50-55mph are expected widely, with some coastal locations and areas downwind of high ground seeing gusts of 60pm or even 70mph in a few places. Winds will ease from the north through the day.”
The public are advised that the strong winds are likely to cause some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport. There will likely be delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges and some short term loss of power is possible.
Coastal areas are likely to be affected by spray and large waves.