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Police Travel Advice for Storm Eowyn

Scotland
24th of January 2025, 6:00am to 24th of January 2025, 9:00pm

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The Met Office has issued an AMBER Weather warning for WIND.  As such, there may be a HIGH RISK OF DISRUPTION for road users in the following areas  

  • Central, Tayside & Fife (Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth & Kinross, Stirling) 
  • Grampian (Aberdeenshire) 
  • Highlands & Eilean Siar (Highland) 
  • SW Scotland, Lothian Borders (Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian  
  • Strathclyde (Argyll & Bute, Eat Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, 
  • East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North 
  • Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire) 

    The AMBER warning is effective from 6am on Friday 24th to 9pm on Friday 24th January 2025.  

This runs in conjunction with a YELLOW weather warning for WIND which is effective from 12am on Friday 24th to 3pm on Saturday 25th January in the following areas: 

  • Central, Tayside & Fife (Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth & Kinross, Stirling) 
  • Grampian (Aberdeenshire, Moray) 
  • Highlands & Eilean Siar (Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland) 
  • SW Scotland, Lothian Borders (Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian  
  • Strathclyde (Argyll & Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, 
  • East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North 

  • Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire) 
     

    And a further YELLOW weather warning for SNOW which is effective from 3am on Friday 24th to 12pm on Friday 24th January in the following areas: 

  • Central, Tayside & Fife (Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth & Kinross, Stirling) 
  • Grampian (Aberdeenshire, Moray) 
  • Highlands & Eilean Siar (Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland) SW Scotland, Lothian Borders (Dumfries & Galloway,
  • East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian  
  • Strathclyde (Argyll & Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire) 


    The full Met Office warning can be accessed via this link UK weather warnings - Met Office 
     

Details on Amber weather warning: 

Storm Éowyn will move across the northwest of the UK on Friday, clearing to the northeast on Friday night. This will bring a spell of very strong west to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph fairly widely inland, 70-80 mph in some areas, and 80-90 mph along more exposed coasts and hills (perhaps even higher in a few locations). It should be noted that there may be a slight reduction in wind strength for a time as the centre of Storm Éowyn passes overhead, this most likely in parts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland, before winds rapidly increase again. Winds will gradually ease later on Friday. 

  • Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel 
  • All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather 
  • Consider delaying travel until conditions improve 
  • If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions  
  • Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route 
  • Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed 
  • Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety 
  • Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance 
  • Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates Traffic Scotland radio player | Traffic Scotland or visit Traffic Scotland | Trunk road traffic updates & route planner 
  • Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, Twitter/X or their website 
  • Other information can be found on the Met Office, Ready Scot.  For public transport information visit www.travelinescotland. 
  • Follow @policescotland and @trafficscotland on Twitter/X for up-to-date travel information.  


    Wind 
  • HGV and bus drivers should drive with extreme caution and be aware you may be asked to park at a suitable position by the police. 
  • Drivers of vehicles vulnerable to being blown over should plan their route to avoid exposed areas or consider cancelling your journey until conditions improve. 
  • Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should consider the risk of being blown over or into the path of other road users.   



    Snow/Ice 
     
  • Keep well back from the road user in front. Stopping distances can be up to 10x greater than on dry roads.  
  • Check your windscreen washer levels and effectiveness of wiper blades. 
  • Check your vehicle’s lights. You must ensure your lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible. 
  • Ensure your windows are completely clear before driving. Failure to do so can result in a fine. 

How to get the latest travel and traffic information

Visit our homepage and use the map and its route checker to view any live and future disruptions that may impact your journey.

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