Author: Susan McGrath
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Bus Service Update
Due to the continued adverse weather conditions Western Isles public bus services will be reviewed at 11:30am today (Wednesday 31 January 2024). Service Information W1 – Ness Will resume no earlier than 13:50 with the Lionel to Stornoway service.For the most up to date information on this service intending passengers should monitor Lochs Motor Transport…
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Bin Collection Update
All scheduled bin collections are expected to be carried out today (31 January). If any collections cannot be made due to the challenging weather conditions alternative arrangements for collection will be made.
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Yellow Weather Warning – Bus Service Update
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 05:00 to 19:00 tomorrow. Due to the expected adverse weather conditions NO Western Isles public bus services will operate before 09:55am on Wednesday 31 January 2024. All Services will be reviewed with a further decision being made by 09:30…
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School Closures
All Comhairle schools and nurseries will be closed to pupils and staff on Wednesday 31st January due to the strength and sustained nature of the winds forecast. Schools are expected to re-open as normal on Thursday 1st February.
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Salvation Army Hall Made Available Following Road Closure
With the A859 road currently closed at Balallan and severe weather forecast the Salvation Army Hall, Bayhead, Stornoway has been made available as a warm space this evening. The Salvation Army will provide anyone that comes to the hall with hot drinks, snacks and toilet facilities while they wait for the road to reopen. Any…
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Food Supplies to Barra
Challenging weather conditions have meant that no food supplies have been delivered to the islands of Barra and Vatersay since Wednesday 17th January. With ongoing ferry disruption, the Comhairle is working closely with CalMac, The Co-op and local representatives to establish the best route to have supplies delivered as soon as possible. Any vulnerable families/individuals struggling…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 18:00 tonight (23 January) to 08:00 Wednesday (24 January). The Met Office forecasts strong winds for the Western Isles with the potential for gusts in excess of 75 mph. The Met Office warning, states: “A spell of strong west…
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Magnora Offshore Wind
Magnora Offshore Wind are planning to deploy a FLiDAR Buoy on their Talisk Array in March/April of 2024. The co-ordinates of the preferred Location for deployment are (WGS 84, DMS) 58 Deg. 48’0.00”N 006 Deg. 20’58.99”W. (UTM30), Eastings 653121. Northing 6520812. We have attached Charts showing the preferred location of the Buoy, If you have…
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Schools Update – 22 January
We currently expect that schools will be open today as the high winds recede across the islands and the Amber Weather Alert has ended. Parents should prepare, however, for the possibility of disruption or delay to school opening or transport services in some areas, especially in Harris, Uists and Barra. Any issues will be communicated…
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School Update – 19 January
School across the Western Isles are expected to be open as normal on Friday 19th January. There continues to be a risk of localised disruption as snow turns to rain in varying degrees across the islands. Schools will notify parents directly of any specific localised issues that may affect individual locations.