The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for East Lothian as it predicts most of Scotland could see gusts reach 75mph.

The warning is set to come into place on Friday, February 17 at 5am. At present, it is due to last until 3pm on Friday afternoon.

Inland wind gusts are expected to reach 55 to 65mph widely, according to The Met Office, with the windy conditions expected to have dissipated by evening.

In more exposed coastal and higher elevation areas of the county winds could reach 75mph regularly.

What is a yellow weather warning?

According to the Met Office, the following disruption could be experienced during a yellow wind warning:

  • There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
  • There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  • There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
  • There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
  • 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 small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

A Met Office spokesperson said: "A deep area of low pressure is expected to impact much of northern Britain through Friday.

"Winds will increase from west to east, with gusts of 55-65 mph likely, and locally as high as 70-75 mph for exposed coasts and hills.

"Winds will gradually decrease through Friday afternoon and evening."