Storm Babet hits Scotland LIVE as schools close amid red 'danger to life' weather warning

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Scotland is set to be battered by Storm Babet today as the Met Office issues a rare red 'danger to life' weather warning for parts of the country.Gusts of up to 70mph are expected to hit Scotland over next 48 hours with over one month's worth of rain predicted to fall on Thursday.A red Met Office warning says from 6pm there is "danger to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater" in Aberdeenshire and Angus in eastern Scotland, with extensive road closures expected.There may be power outages and some areas could be cut off for days, with people urged to check for flood updates, avoid travel and expect school closures.Angus Council said schools will close at lunchtime on Thursday and remain shut on Friday to "ensure the safety of children, young people, parents, and school staff".Mass train cancellations have been imposed by ScotRail, expected to last from Thursday until Saturday. Don't miss the latest n ews from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter . Storm Babet has also hit ferry services across Scotland with many cancelled or delayed until the bad weather passes.High winds cancelled sailings to Arran from Ardrossan this morning with a review in place for later departures.

AMBER #Ardrossan #Brodick 19Oct Due to adverse weather conditions, specifically strong winds and high sea swell.The following sailing have been cancelled.Ardrossan- 07:00 & 09:45.Brodick- 08:20 & 11:05.

1/2Meanwhile, the North Uist ferry to the Isle of Harris has been cancelled all sailings on this route from Berneray to Levenburgh today.

The Oban to Barra ferry at 1.10pm has been moved to 12.30pm to allow for safe travelling on the route.Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind are already in place across the