Stormy conditions for Monday 2/2/13
A heavy storm is forecast to affect the Western Isles on Monday with rain and wintry
showers during the day.
Blustery winds over the weekend will to increase to storm force on Monday with the
potential for 80mph winds.
The North Atlantic depression passing to the north is expected to bring hurricane-strength
gusts in exposed places making the Minch very rough at times.
The Met Office warned of the potential for 80mph winds.
Conditions will reduce to Force 6 on Tuesday.
A Met Office warning stated: “Gale and locally severe gale force winds will affect
much of Scotland during Monday.
“Gusts will be particularly strong in exposed northern and western Scotland and around
heavy showers which will fall as sleet and snow quite widely.
“Some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions are likely, especially over
high ground.
“The public should be aware of the potential for disruption, especially to travel.”