THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across parts of Scotland, including East Lothian, on Wednesday.

The 'be aware' warning says that there is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, and a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected.

The Met Office also warns of a small chance that some roads and bridges could close, that power cuts might occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage, and that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

The Met Office said on its website: “There is a chance of a deep low-pressure system bringing gusts of 70-80mph to northern parts of the UK on Wednesday. Should this develop, disruption would be expected.

“However, the most likely scenario is for gusts of 55 to 65mph within parts of the warning area, most likely the northern Irish Sea and parts of eastern Scotland, bringing some more localised impacts.”

Members of the public have been advised to take care when travelling on Wednesday and to be prepare for rail and bus services being busier than usual.