URGENT - "AMBER ALERT" ISSUED TO SCOTLAND AS HURRICANE KATIA CLOSES IN

A HURRICANE racing across the Atlantic is still predicted to smash into Scotland tomorrow, with the eye of the storm likely to pass through the Northern Isles.
Forecasters have issued severe weather warnings for Monday, with winds expected to hit at least 80mph causing disruption and possible structural damage.

It is likely to be the biggest storm to hit Scotland since 1996, when winds of 90mph wreaked havoc.


Hurricane Katia left Canada yesterday, having travelled north from the Caribbean and the United States, leaving one person dead.

The US National Hurricane Centre issued a forecast saying it would "strike Scotland as a tropical storm" at about 9pm on Monday, with strong winds throughout the day.

It is predicted the eye of the storm will pass directly over Shetland and cause "phenomenal" sea conditions with 50ft waves. Flooding is also possible along the west coast, although as of last night no flood alerts had yet been issued.

Forecaster Michael Dukes from MeteoGroup UK said: "It looks likely that this will be a significant storm event.

"Strong winds have been predicted, which could result in trees coming down, causing major structural damage and travel delays.

"Inevitably, with the remnants of a tropical storm, there will also be a risk of flash flooding."

Katia, a Category One hurricane, had been expected to strike the US but changed direction at the last minute and veered towards Newfoundland, in Canada, yesterday before heading out into the north Atlantic.

While it is not unusual for the remains of hurricanes to hit Britain, the effects of Katia will be stronger than usual because it has crossed the Atlantic so quickly.

The Met Office has issued an 'amber warning' urging people to "be prepared" for the conditions, with an online statement adding: "Central Scotland, including all of Fife down to the Scottish Borders, will witness the effects.

"People should ensure to keep a close eye on the weather warnings and to take precautions if planning to be in these targeted areas."

Katia is the second major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season and was rated as a Category Four hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale at its peak.

The scale rates hurricanes from one to five, with five being the strongest.

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[MrGlasgowTruther4U]

UK MET OFFICE HAVE JUST ISSUED THIS AMBER ALERT

Amber alert weather warning issued for NI

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as the tail end of Hurricane Katia looks set to sweep across Northern Ireland on Monday.

An amber alert has been declared and winds of up to 80 mph are expected.

The Met Office has said the "public should be prepared for the risk of disruption to transport and of the possibility of damage to trees and structures".

Severe gales and rain are forecast.

[MrGlasgowTruther4U]

UK MET OFFICE HAVE JUST ISSUED THIS AMBER ALERT

Amber alert weather warning issued for NI

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as the tail end of Hurricane Katia looks set to sweep across Northern Ireland on Monday.

An amber alert has been declared and winds of up to 80 mph are expected.

The Met Office has said the "public should be prepared for the risk of disruption to transport and of the possibility of damage to trees and structures".

Severe gales and rain are forecast.

[qLa7a]

ireland will be worse

[MrGlasgowTruther4U]

@qLa7a if it stays on its projected path the eye will pass by ireland but the storm surge n high winds will still hit em hard. stay strong

[XkittyX9110]

@Ipsrocks12345 or @lpsrocks12345 Yeah i live in Fife tae n it wis really bad eh!? x

[Chicken2701]

Oh Shit I'm in The West of Scotland and Its scary 3 trees have just fallen outside my window and one nearly smashed my window

[Chicken2701]

Oh Shit I'm in The West of Scotland How Exciting!

[etipsh]

Ooooh Strong Winds Ooooh Gales OH NOOOOO 80mph winds!

[lpsrocks12345]

I live in fife, near the forth. I was at the top of my school when we got the storm. I got blown into a tree and slipped off the bus because it rained so much

[weesoul]

thanks :)

[Thegreyraccoon]

@timHYPERLITE what a joke, do you have anymore Jokes to tell? i tracked the storm myself, Hahahah, i could even give you photographic evidence, you seem to be acting like troll, Just my thoughts, thats normally How trolls act,

[qLa7a]

@buzzbuzzguy the weather we had yesterday was from a weaker low pressure system,

If he goes in it today he could be killed (depends where he is)

[qLa7a]

@MrGlasgowTruther4U ye but winds in the eye are not as strong.

either way north ireland and most of scotland are in for a beating

[timHYPERLITE]

@Thegreyraccoon your fucking nutz man. im into conspiracies but not everything is a conspiracy, you sound totally deluded.your a nutjob