80mph winds forecast for arrival of Storm Caroline in north of UK
Winds of up to 80mph are expected as Storm Caroline hits the north of Britain later this week.
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for northern Scotland on Thursday.
Snow and falling temperatures are also expected to affect the west of the country on Friday as Storm Carloine, the third named storm of the season, passes through.
#StormCaroline has been officially named by the Met Office. High winds are expected to affect northern Scotland on Thursday. Warnings issued, stay #weatherawarepic.twitter.com/J7nZOEFhYr
-- Met Office (@metoffice) December 5, 2017
A Met Office statement said: "Storm Caroline is expected to bring a spell of very windy weather to northern Scotland on Thursday.
"Gusts of 60-70mph are expected quite widely, with gusts to 80mph possible near north-facing mainland coasts and across the isles.
"Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible.
"It is likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves."
A yellow snow and ice warning is in place for Friday for Scotland, Northern Ireland, western England and Wales.
