The entire country is to brace for severe weather conditions this weekend, forecasters have warned.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert, with more than 24 hours of severe weather predicted.

Gales reaching up to 70mph are to be expected for parts of the country, during conditions that could spark travel chaos.

The Met Office warning reads: "There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs".

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The alert begins at 6pm on Saturday and ends at midnight on Sunday. 

The warning continued: "Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected.

"Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves.

"There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close."

It comes after gusts of 80mph hit the west of Scotland yesterday.