Issued at:
0912 on Thu 28 Nov 2013
Valid from:
0800 on Fri 29 Nov 2013
Valid to:
2100 on Fri 29 Nov 2013
North Westerly gales will reach severe gale force at times during Friday across parts of northeast Scotland and the Northern Isles. Gusts of 60 to 65 mph are expected with isolated gusts of 70 mph possible over more exposed headlands, especially across Orkney.
The public should be aware of the possibility of disruption to travel.
An area of low pressure will move east into the northern North Sea during Friday, with very strong northwesterly winds developing in its wake. The strongest winds are expected to affect parts of northeast Scotland and the Northern Isles with gusts of 70 mph possible.
Gales with gusts of 50-60 mph, may also affect some exposed headlands along the coast of northeast England and then north Norfolk during Friday evening.