New Storm Agnes is expected to bring strong winds 27-28
Storm Agnes on Wednesday and Thursday, Met Office issued Yellow weather warning for strong wind
Wednesday 12:00 – Thursday 07:00
Strong winds associated with Storm Agnes are expected to move northeast Wednesday, with the chance they could be significantly disruptive.
What to expect
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Longer journey times are likely, or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. Some roads and bridges are likely to close.
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties; with a chance of some minor flooding of coastal roads.
🌊 As well as strong winds, #StormAgnes will also bring very rough seas and large waves, especially through the Irish Sea
— Met Office (@metoffice) September 26, 2023
🛳️ With high spring tides, some coastal areas are at risk of flooding and some ferry services may be disrupted pic.twitter.com/EJm2eUpa1F
🌤️ A calm start to Wednesday morning with any mist and low cloud soon lifting giving bright or sunny skies for many
— Met Office (@metoffice) September 26, 2023
🌬️ Winds quickly strengthening in the west as #StormAgnes approaches bringing bands of rain, turning heaviest and most persistent across Northern Ireland pic.twitter.com/0MpNUdcBNe
A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.
Heavy rainfall has been forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening which will lead to a risk of flooding from rivers and surface water from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. Locations particularly at risk are the south west areas of Aberdeenshire. Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads, with difficult driving conditions. Isolated properties may also be at risk.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.
Latest info about Storm Agnes: http://bit.ly/WxWarning
