An amber warning for high winds in Moray has been issued, meaning gusts between 60mph (inland) to 90mph (coastal) can be expected.
Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
Motorists are advised not to travel to areas with a red warning (Central Belt) where there is widespread disruption.
Rail – All ScotRail services are suspended till at least noon on Saturday, 25 January 2025, and no alternative transport will be available (FB: ScotRail)
Air – flights may be delayed or cancelled; check with your operator. All Loganair flights cancelled.
Roads – Take care while driving and beware of fallen trees and debris on the roads. (FB: Transport Scotland)
Buses – Stagecoach appear to be running as normal in the amber area, however, you should check the app or website for updates. Scottish Citylink have cancelled all services in Scotland between 10am and 5pm
NHS – Only call 999 in critical emergencies, otherwise call NHS24 on 111
Dr Gray’s – The Healthpoint will close early today 12:30pm. Call Grampian Healthline on 08085 202030.
Ferries – Calmac has cancelled all ferries across Scotland; Northlink ferries may be cancelled or delayed.
Mail services – Royal Mail have cancelled all deliveries in amber and red zones
Electricity – Call 105 to report a power cut or damage to network equipment
Moray Council – To report fallen trees and blocked pathways or roads during working hours please use the report it tab on the website: http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_88163.html
Out of hours phone: 03457 565 656.
Housing-related emergencies can be reported on 0300 1234 566 at any time.
School closures – All primary schools and ELC settings will close today at 1:30pm, with transport arriving till 2pm. All secondary schools will close as normal at 1:10pm.
Useful links:
- Met Office: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/
- Transport Scotland: https://www.transport.gov.scot/
- Traffic Scotland: https://www.traffic.gov.scot/
- Scotrail: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- HAIL (airports): https://www.hial.co.uk/
- Aberdeen airport: https://www.aberdeenairport.com/
- Northlink: https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/
- SSEN Powertrack: https://powertrack.ssen.co.uk/powertrack
- Ready Scotland: https://ready.scot/
- Police Scotland: https://www.scotland.police.uk/
Locally, the following businesses have closed today:
*** Please check on the vulnerable and elderly if possible and safe to do so. ***