The Met Office has issued two new weather warnings for Scotland, covering ice and strong winds, as Storm Eunice continues to affect the UK. The ice warning is in effect from 6pm on Friday, February 18, until 9am on Saturday, covering most of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Stirling, as well as parts of northern England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
The second warning is for strong winds in southwest Scotland, in force until 6pm on Friday, with gusts potentially reaching up to 75mph. The Met Office warns that strong winds may cause disruption, including road and bridge closures, property damage, and a small chance of power cuts.
Icy stretches are expected to develop following wintry showers from Storm Eunice, as wet and slushy roads freeze over when temperatures drop overnight. BBC Scotland Weather has warned of hazardous conditions on the roads, and Scotland's fleet of gritters has been deployed.
The Met Office advises caution for road users, as slips and falls are possible on untreated surfaces. The warnings were issued around 10:45am on Friday.
