Storm Barra has been declared a “danger to life” by weather forecasters as it blows in today. The Met Office upgraded its warnings, predicting wind speeds of up to 80mph and eight inches of snow on higher ground.
They say anyone who ventures near the coast is at risk from high waves and flying debris.Ferries are cancelled and the transport network faces disruption with some bridges closed to high-sided vehicles.Some communities could be cut off by the blizzards and there are fears electricity supplies could be cut off again.Power firms say repair crews are on standby in case the network fails like it did during Storm Arwen late last month.The new weather warning covers almost all of the west coast of the UK.
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