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Storm Ashley Amber Weather Warning


The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 9:00 until 23:59 on Sunday 20 October. A yellow warning for wind is in place from 00:00 until 09:00 on Monday 21 October.
 
With high wind speeds forecast members of the public, businesses and local organisations are encouraged to take care and follow the advice available on the Met Office website.
 
Police Scotland has issued advice for travelling on Sunday and Monday.
 
Social Work and Social Care Services

Social work and social care services will be prioritising essential service delivery on Sunday and into Monday morning.

Our Care at Home service schedule will be affected, and service users and their families will be contacted to work through any amendments that may affect them.

Provision is being made to have plans in place to manage any possible disruption within other care services.
 
Bus Services

The public are advised that there may be delays to scheduled bus services on Monday morning.
 
Flooding

The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides means that flooding from the sea is expected across the Western Isles.
 
The public can access updates for their area on the SEPA website.
 
 


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