Lanarkshire braces itself as Storm Dudley gets set to batter Scotland

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Train services in Lanarkshire will stop this afternoon as Storm Dudley brings heavy rain and high winds to Scotland.ScotRail will cease running service as a safety precaution, with gusts of around 90mph expected in coastal areas.Domestic rail services will be wound down by 4pm when the worst of the stormy weather is expected to sweep across the country.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning active from 4pm on Wednesday across central and south Scotland and the north of England, with gusts potentially hitting 90 miles per hour.The amber warning is due to expire at midnight on Wednesday, when it will be downgraded to a yellow warning until 6am on Thursday.Storm Dudley is due to be followed by Storm Eunice later this week, which could bring snow.Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “We expect another period of disruption this week, with Storms Dudley and Eunice set to bring strong winds to Scotland,” he said.“High winds may cause issues on roads and bridges, disruption to power supplies and danger from falling trees.“We would urge everyone to plan their journeys in advance, exercise caution on the roads, and follow the latest travel advice.”A 'danger to life' warning is in place for a large stretch of Scotland, with more yellow weather warnings set