Earth Watch Report – Extreme Weather
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Today | Snow Storm | United Kingdom | Scotland, [Scotland-wide] |
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Snow Storm in United Kingdom on Monday, 21 January, 2013 at 03:47 (03:47 AM) UTC.
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Weather warnings are back in place across Scotland, with snow and blizzards expected in parts. Commuters have been warned to prepare for disruption which could be caused by heavy snow overnight. The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings for eastern Scotland, urging the public to “be prepared”. Amber alerts have been issued for the Borders, north-east Fife, Perth & Kinross, Angus, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Heavy snow is expected, with up to 20cm on higher ground. Strong winds are also forecast with potential for drifting snow. A number of existing yellow “be aware” warnings also remain in place across the rest of the country. The Met Office said: “An area of snow is expected to affect eastern Scotland on Monday. “In the Amber area in excess of 10cm is likely with drifting in the strong-to-gale force easterly winds. “Accumulations of 20cm or more are likely on ground above 250m-300m with blizzard conditions at times. “The public should be prepared for the risk of disruption to travel, and the likelihood of road closures, as well as possible disruption to power supplies.” |
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