Atlantic storm Gertrude

[The PIT]

Well must be a new world record 455 mph

[Zenarcher]

Currently seeing widespread 60 to 70 mph gusts across the UK and Ireland with exposed parts reporting gusts of 80 to 90 mph. ST Kilda reported a 119mph gust earlier this morning.

[Fiona Robertson]

27 minutes ago, The PIT said:

Well must be a new world record 455 mph

Best laugh I've had in days. Wind seems to be dropping here now, hope the worst is over.

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

33 minutes ago, The PIT said:

Well must be a new world record 455 mph

Seems legit...

[Fiona Robertson]

33 minutes ago, The PIT said:

Well must be a new world record 455 mph

Seems they've revised it downwards now

 

[Summer Sun]

Very windy here though no rain so far

[Summer Sun]

 

 

[MP-R]

Doesn't look a patch on Storm Barney or the unnamed one that followed the day after down here. I think rain will be more of an issue here tonight.

Stay safe up north. Definitely looks like a belter for you!

[Liam J]

Met have issued a red warning for Shetland, 100mph gusts possible - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-3.50&lat=55.50&fcTime=1454025600

Edited January 29, 2016 by *Sub*Zero*

[Abyss]

 

20 minutes ago, Summer Sun said:

 

 

That will be updated for NI-7am observations just in and #OrlockHead on the #Down coast has recorded a gust of 85mph #StormGertrude - highest wind gust so far. 

Edited January 29, 2016 by -Bomber-

[Liam J]

The red warning mentions possible gusts in excess of 100mph. 

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Shetland will experience the strongest winds, with gusts quite widely above 90mph and perhaps over 100mph in places.

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Expect dangerous conditions including structural damage and debris, disruption to power supplies and widespread disruption to transport, and take action to secure loose items.

 

[Love Snow]

Why do red warnings get issued so late surely it makes sense to issue them a day before so people can prepare.

[Zenarcher]

Top gusts across the Western Isles

ST Kilda 119 mph

Scalpay Bridge 102 mph
Isle of Barra Road Station 101 mph
Lochboisdale 98 mph
South Dell 93 mph
Butt of Lewis 92 mph
South Uist 91 mph
South Bragar 90 mph
Newmarket Stornoway 84 mph
Aird Uig 83 mph
Lochmaddy 83 mph
Maraig 82 mph
Keose 78 mph
Heb WX Point 77 mph
Benbecula Airport 76 mph
Breasclete 75 mph
Stornoway Road Station 74 mph
Marybank Stornoway 73 mph
Stornoway Airport 68 mph
North Rona 67 mph
Askernish 66 mph

Edited January 29, 2016 by Zenarcher

[Liam J]

2 minutes ago, Love Snow said:

Why do red warnings get issued so late surely it makes sense to issue them a day before so people can prepare.

Quite a few criteria need to be met before a red warning is issued, they need to be 100% certain which areas will be affected by the extreme weather, if they issued a red warning yesterday and then the storm track changed slightly then they would have to change the warning, red warnings only cover small areas so any slight change to the forecast could have large implications for communities & local authorities involved. There were already amber 'be prepared' warnings in place so people knew it was going to be bad. 

[stevofunnelcl]

Shetland is going to get rocked, i mean red warnings don't happen often.

Hurricane like conditions for a while there today, i would expect

Time to seek out some webcams, if they have power

[Liam J]

Schools closing across Scotland, damage & disruption from Gertrude. 

http://scotland.stv.tv/1340803-storm-gertrude-hits-with-90mph-winds-shutting-roads-and-schools/

[Liam J]

Lerwick 60mph wind with gust to 81mph on latest obvs. 

[Zenarcher]

Top wind speeds around the Orkney and Shetland parts,

Lerwick Shetland 83 mph
Busta Shetland 78 mph
Scalloway Shetland 78 mph
Fair Isle 76 mph
Sule Skerry 75 mph
Scatsa Shetland 75 mph
Kirkwall Orkney 73 mph
Sumburgh Shetland 73 mph
Dounby Orkney 72 mph
Gulberwick Shetland 70 mph
NW Orkney 68 mph
Orphir Orkney 67 mph
Baltasound Shetland 67 mph
Toft Shetland 66 mph
Holm Orkney 64 mph
Unst Shetland 62 mph
Mossbank Shetland 62 mph
Herston Orkney 56 mph
Kirkwall Airport Orkney 55 mph
Sandness Shetland 55 mph
Veensgarth Shetland 47 mph

[Summer Sun]

The wind has eased enough for the A66 between Bowes & Brough to fully open to all vehicles

[stevofunnelcl]

looking at Shetland Museum Webcam, can see the wind gusts skimming over the ocean

[Mokidugway]

Nothing of note here overnight ,all the action further north it seems

 

[The PIT]

all quiet here now

[mistyqueen]

Biggest gust in our village was a mere 72mph. One tiny power failure early in the morning, off, then back on again, so I really can't complain! All calm here now, there's even some blue sky! Turned very cold, 3.5c,sleet and rain showers. I would not like to be in Shetland right now, I hope everyone up there stays safe!

[Zenarcher]

Up to 12.30pm Top wind speeds around the Orkney and Shetland parts,
 

Scatsa Shetland 101 mph
Sanday Orkney 86 mph
Scalloway Shetland 86 mph
Lerwick Shetland 86 mph
Unst Shetland 83 mph
Sandness Shetland 82 mph
Calfsound Orkney 80 mph
Fair Isle 80 mph
Baltasound Shetland 78 mph
Sule Skerry 76 mph
Kirkwall Orkney 76 mph
Sumburgh Shetland 75 mph
Gulberwick Shetland 74 mph
Toft Shetland 74 mph
NW Orkney 72 mph
Kirkwall Airport Orkney 70 mph
Orphir Orkney 67 mph
Holm Orkney 64 mph
Mossbank Shetland 62 mph
Herston Orkney 56 mph
Veensgarth Shetland 53 mph

[stevofunnelcl]

http://www.shetland.org/60n/webcams/cliff-cam

Sea's a bit rough today