AN AMBER weather warning has been issued for Glasgow, as Storm Dudley is set to batter the city with gusts up to 90mph.

The Met Office is warning of very strong and disruptive winds to hit the city on Wednesday, as the storm approaches Scotland. 

The amber warning will be in place from 6pm on Wednesday, February 16, until 9am on Thursday, February 17.

It will cover the Central Belt and Southern Scotland, as well as parts of the Western Islands. 

A yellow warning will also be in force for this week, covering the whole of Scotland.

It will be in place between 3pm on Wednesday and 6pm on Thursday.

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The weather service is warning the public of likely injuries and "danger to life", from large waves and flying debris.   

Meteorologists are also cautioning about disruption to road, rail, and air travel, with some roads and bridges likely to close.

Fallen trees and damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs are also possible.

The warning also says there is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

The forecast reads: "Very strong westerly winds are expected to develop across western Scotland and northern Northern Ireland late Wednesday and extend 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 there is the potential for inland wind gusts of 70-80 mph in places.

"Gusts of 80-90 mph are possible around exposed coasts and hills."

Storm Eunice will hit the UK on Friday, but it is not expected to cause disruption in Scotland.

What is an amber warning?

An amber warning means there is an "increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather".

This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.

When an amber warning is in place, the Met Office advises people change their plans and take action to protect themselves and their property.