Coastguard Rescue Teams have been called out this evening to assist Northern Constabulary in closing the causeways between North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay as storm force westerly winds coincide with very high tides.
Using their 4×4 vehicles, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Griminish, Benbecula and Lochboisdale worked with police units to close off flooded roads and causeways until conditions abated.
At 8pm this evening Hebrides Range on the West side of South Uist recorded south westerly winds of 57 mph gusting 84 mph. The winds were combined with driving rain, coastal sea spray and some roads awash with the tide.
Carol Collins, Watch Manager at Stornoway Coastguard, said:
“This stormy atlantic weather has been well forecast over the last few days with an amber weather alert issued by the Met Office for the area, and a flood alert issued for the Western Isles by SEPA.
“In these poor conditions, we ask that the public take extra care and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary.”
“We are grateful to the volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers who have helped out this evening.”
Posted By: Joanne Rawlings
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