Met Office The US has issued a ‘life-threatening’ warning as storms of up to 80 mph may hit northern areas of Britain later this week as Storm Malik approaches.
Yellow weather warnings continue for parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland Because of Hurricane Malik, strong winds and rain are expected for most of Saturday.
An Amber Warning is in place for eastern Scotland, where harmful gusts of wind are likely to disrupt road, rail, air and ferry services.
There are already reports of trees being felled by winds, with photos showing a tree blocking an alleyway on the A1 near Musselburgh, Scotland, which narrowly escaped a motorist.
Big waves have battered the west coast, with resorts in Blackpool, the Lankes and Greenock in Scotland.
Power supply and mobile phone coverage may also be affected.
The Met Office warned: ‘Flying debris as well as large waves on sea fronts, coastal roads and properties and throwing beach material could cause injury and be life-threatening.’
SP Energy Networks, the company responsible for power transmission in central and southern Scotland, issued a safety advisory regarding possible power cuts.
The company said that customers should keep a battery or wind-up torch on hand and keep the mobile phone fully charged.
The Met Office has issued a ‘life-threatening’ warning as thunderstorms could hit 80 mph across the northern regions of Britain this weekend as Storm Malik sweeps. Pictured: A fallen tree on top of a car in West Ralton, near Durham. Morning
Waves drenched the resort in Greenock on the west coast of Scotland this morning
An Amber Warning is in place for eastern Scotland, where harmful gusts of wind are likely to disrupt road, rail, air and ferry services. Image: Wheelie bins lie on the ground and bricks litter a driveway after a wall collapsed in a back alley in North Shields, North Tyneside, this morning
The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for ‘Very Strong Winds and Disruption’ in eastern Scotland until 3pm today that could affect road, rail, air and ferry services. Yellow weather warnings continue for much of Scotland and northern England until Monday
People should also beware of fallen power lines.
Network Rail Scotland said it would introduce some speed restrictions for safety, and that there would be additional staff equipped with chainsaws throughout the network to deal with fallen trees on the tracks.
Designated by the Danish Meteorological Institute, Hurricane Malik is expected to reach 80mph in coastal areas, but more widely 60mph, as it tracks east toward Denmark.
Paul Gunderson, the Met Office’s chief meteorologist, said: ‘Hurricane Malik’s impact is going to be greatest in Denmark on Sunday, but the storm’s track over the past hours means Britain will face a major setback in the form of Malik. On Saturday it moves towards east.
‘For those living in the north of the UK, there will be strong winds and rain on Saturday, with rain possibly leading to winter on higher ground in the north.
An Amber Warning is in place for eastern Scotland, where harmful gusts of wind are likely to disrupt road, rail, air and ferry services. Pictured: Big waves on the North Shore of Blackpool
Paul Gunderson, the Met Office’s chief meteorologist, said: ‘Those living in the north of the UK will see strong winds and rain on Saturday, with rain possibly leading to winter on higher ground in the north.’ Pictured: Greenock on the west coast of Scotland
Hurricane Malik is expected to reach 80mph in coastal areas, but more widely 60mph, as it heads east toward Denmark. Pictured: A driver on the A1 near Musselburgh narrowly escaped after Storm Malik blew up a large tree on the road.
Image: Uprooted trees fell to the ground as Hurricane Malik approached this morning in North Shields, North Tyneside
Pictured: Wheelie coaches lying on the ground in a back alley in North Shields, North Tyneside this morning
Pictured: Beaches in rough conditions as sand storms hit Tynemouth Beach this morning
‘Highest winds are expected over the exposed coastal areas to the north and east of Scotland, but it will be a windy day for most of the region.’
Further south, there will be some foggy winds and some rain during the weekend.
The storm will also drive a cold front southward, with temperatures expected to drop throughout Saturday and widespread frost is expected across the UK on Sunday night.
More strong winds are expected on Sunday with another low pressure system moving into the northern regions, with some snow possible in parts of Scotland.
Another Yellow Warning for Wind continues for northern Britain from 6pm on Sunday through Monday afternoon.