All schools in Uist and Barra are closed this afternoon due to worsening weather conditions.
70mph wind speeds have already hit the area. Violent gusts are expected later with
speeds predicted to touch 85 mph by school’s normal going-
Classes in Uist and Benbecula ended at 1pm to allow pupils to get home before storm force winds hit the islands.
Buses are being arranged to collect children.
Eoligarry nor Castlebay schools did not open this morning due to the forecast.
Schools close as violent winds hit islands
9 March 2015