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Storm Dudley: Everything Dundee residents need to know

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A major storm is currently forming out in the Atlantic and rapidly strengthening as it does so - and it poses a 'danger to life'.

It's causing a lot of concern to forecasters as Storm Dudley, named by the Met Office, is likely to bring 80mph gales to central and southern Scotland.

An Amber 'be prepared' alert is in place and Dundee residents have been told expect the strongest winds from 4pm tomorrow, Wednesday February 15, until midnight.

That means severe travel disruption is highly likely during the evening rush hour.WHAT TO EXPECTWHERE WILL THE STRONGEST WINDS BE?As it stands, the strongest gusts are expected to to be across western and central Scotland, before moving further south.This means that the Central and Eastern Belt of Scotland, including Dundee and Tayside, is expected to take a battering from 80mph winds.WHAT IS BEING SAID?A Met Office spokesperson said: "Very strong westerly winds are expected to develop across southwest Scotland and northern parts of Northern Ireland later on Wednesday afternoon, extending eastward across southern Scotland and northern England during the evening."There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but inland gusts of 60-70mph are likely, perhaps briefly up to 80mph in a few places."Gusts of 80-90mph are possible around exposed coasts and hills for a time.DundeeLive brings you the latest headlines from Dundee and beyond.But did you know you all the ways you can stay informed with us?You can get our top stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily news updates.

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