Possible 70 to 80mph gusts around Moray coast
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The Met Office has warned of possible gusts of 70 to 80 mph around the Moray coastline this weekend.
A Yellow Warning has been issued for Friday and Saturday.
The bulletin states: "The strongest winds will arrive across northern Scotland during Friday afternoon before developing further south through the evening across the rest of Scotland, Northern Ireland and some exposed coasts of northern England.
"The location and strength of the very strongest winds remains uncertain.
"However, gusts seem likely to reach 50 to 60 mph widely, with 70 to 80 mph possible in coastal locations, particularly in parts of Scotland."
The Yellow Warning is in place for both Friday and Saturday with expected delays likely for road, rail, air and ferry transport.
The Met Office bulletin adds: "The strongest winds will arrive across northern Scotland during Friday afternoon, before becoming more widespread overnight and into Saturday morning.
"Winds will tend to slowly ease from the north during the afternoon.
"The location and strength of the very strongest winds remains uncertain.
"However, gusts seem likely to reach 50 to 60 mph widely, with 70 to 80 mph possible in coastal locations, particularly in parts of Scotland and north-east England."
