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Storm Isha: Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands set for 12 hours of rain and 70mph winds this weekend

The weather will continue to bring travel misery across the north and north-east.

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Scotland's north and north-east is set to be hit by extreme weather this weekend.

Storm Isha is set to bring 70mph winds and heavy rain across the north and north-east of Scotland this weekend.

The latest Met Office named storm will cause further travel misery with warnings for wind, rain and ice in place.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, and Orkney are all expected to be hit by strong winds of up to 70mph.

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The amber warning has been pulled forward to 6pm today. Image: Met Office.

An amber warning for wind, originally meant to begin at 9pm today, has been brought forward to 6pm.

The blustery conditions will continue for 24 hours until 6am tomorrow.

Parts of Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands are also set to be battered by rain for 12 hours today, with another yellow warning in place from 3pm until midnight.

How much rain and wind can we expect?

The news comes as Scotland’s north-east has been battered by snow, ice, wind and rain this week.

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The Highlands and Western Isles are set to be buffeted by rain. Image: Met Office.

The Met Office said: “Within the warning area, many places are likely to see south-westerly winds gust to around 50-60 mph and gusts may reach 60-70 mph for exposed coast locations.

“Widespread rain will also extend northeast through much of the warning areas on Sunday, and will be heavy at times especially over the hills.

“Accumulations of 30 to 50 mm are expected over high ground bringing a risk of flooding.”

Storm Isha could bring ‘danger to life’ waves

Forecasters have also published a list of what to expect as the extreme weather hits the north and north-east this weekend.

They have asked those in affected areas to prepare for the following:

  • Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
  • Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
  • Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
  • Some roads and bridges may close
  • Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible

Snow causes travel disruption and road closures across Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands