Cops issue urgent safety advice as Storm Eowyn sparks rare red weather warning
COPS urged Scots not to travel tomorrow as the dangerous weather moves in. Road policing Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan gathered with reporters at Police Scotland’s operational support hub in Gl…
COPS urged Scots not to travel tomorrow as the dangerous weather moves in.
Road policing Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan gathered with reporters at Police Scotland’s operational support hub in Glasgow to issue the urgent safety advice.
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Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan issued urgent advice to drivers ahead of Storm EowynCredit: Tom Farmer6
The senior cop told people not to travel during the red warningCredit: Tom Farmer6
The red wind warning is in place across central and southwest ScotlandCredit: The Met OfficeShe said: “So for any road user basically the advice is not to travel.
"It’s quite unusual for us to have a red weather warning, so for the duration of that warning being in place the advice is not to travel.
“Red warnings don’t happen very often and clearly when they do happen we need to be prepared and we need to provide that advice to all road users.
"So it’s really just reiterating the fact that there should be no travelling at all during the period of the warning.”
READ MORE ON STORM EOWYNThe traffic police chief urged motorists to follow their warnings or face the dangers Storm Eowyn is set to unleash across Central Scotland.
She said: “Debris and fallen trees are just some examples of the things that they could expect, which is why we’re reiterating the advice around not travelling at all.”
Chief Supt Sloan also offered advice for those who do choose to go onto the roads tomorrow, and what to do if they get into trouble.
She added: “What I would say if anybody is out on the road to make sure that they’re prepared and they have a fully charged phone and their vehicle is ready to travel. But again just to reiterate the advice is not to be on the roads during the period of the warning.
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“If they get into trouble, they need to contact the emergency services depending on what situation they find themselves in. But obviously to reiterate that, we don’t want people to put themselves in that position, so the advice is not to travel.
“It will be busier for the emergency services, but we’re working in conjunction with our partners as you say to make sure that we’ve got that response ready as and when it’s required.”
John Swinney urges Scots to NOT travel in acreas of Scotland covered by red weather warningThe storm is set to spark chaos across the country tomorrow.
Forecasters upgraded the amber alert this morning to the extremely rare danger to life alert.
It is one of FIVE weather warnings in place for Scotland over the coming days.
The Met Office issued a total of five weather warnings across Scotland as Storm Eowyn batters the country.
What should I expect during Storm Eowyn?
Flying debris resulting in danger to life Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flightsThe red wind warning is place from 10am tomorrow until 5pm.
Two amber warnings for wind are also in place in the north and south Scotland. The first warning is in place from 6am until 9pm.
The second warning which is in place in the north of the country is in place from 1pm tomorrow until 6am on Saturday.
A yellow snow warning is also in place across northern Scotland. This will last from 6am tomorrow until midnight.
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The storm is set to arrive tomorrowCredit: PA6
Winds could reach up to 100mphCredit: Alamy6
People have been urged not to travel and stay indoorsCredit: Tom FarmerA final yellow alert for wind is in place from midnight tonight until midnight the following day.
Gusts of 90mph are expected and some areas along the coast could even see gales of up to 100mph.
Scores of schools and nurseries have told parents and kids they will not be opening tomorrow.
Twenty councils across Scotland have announced closures.
The storm will also spark travel chaos tomorrow.
What should I do to stay safe?
Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.
Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.
Being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors if you can.
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
If you live or work on the coast, beware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services and local authorities.
ScotRail has axed ALL SERVICES over safety fears sparked by the storm.
A spokesman said: "With the safety of customers and staff of paramount importance, we will not be safe to operate passenger services due to the forecast weather conditions across Scotland during Storm Éowyn."
"All ScotRail services are suspended on Friday, 24 January."
First Bus have also axed all services in a major Scots city over the weather and CalMac have also called off all ferry sailings.
Forecasters have urged people to prepare for disruption.
Read more on the Scottish SunA spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Southwesterly then westerly winds will rapidly increase from west to east Friday mid-morning onwards into the afternoon, with peak gusts of 80-90 mph fairly widely and perhaps up to 100 mph along exposed western coasts.
"This brings the risk of significant disruption to transport and power supplies as well as dangerous conditions outdoors. Winds will gradually ease through Friday evening."
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