The Isle of Barra now has a storm named after it with a deepening Atlantic depression forecast to blast Ireland and parts of Scotland with wild weather this week.
Storm Barra is set to cause damage and flooding in Ireland on Tuesday while bringing heavy snow and potential travel disruption to places in mainland Scotland.
The depression creating the storm will develop in the mid-
Provided the low remains on its current predicted track, well south of the Hebrides, the Western Isles will avoid the brunt of the severe conditions.
However, Barra and South Uist are likely to experience an impact from Tuesday afternoon with the potential for strong winds and bouts of heavy rain into Wednesday morning. High westerly seas are also forecast including on the Oban ferry route.
Official weather warnings issued for much of Great Britain and Ireland exclude the Hebrides and north west Scotland.
Meanwhile, a separate spell of adverse weather in the early hours of Monday for the Western Isles is due to bring a gale and squally showers in exposed areas. Continuing high waves over the day may exceed safe operating limits on some ferry routes.
The name Storm Barra was chosen by Met Éireann along with the UK Met Office.
The naming of storms is intended to raise awareness potential severe weather events and help people to stay safe and protect themselves and their property before it hits.
The full list of names are: Arwen, Barra, Corrie, Dudley, Eunice, Franklin, Gladys, Herman, Imani, Jack, Kim, Logan, Méabh, Nasim, Olwen, Pól, Ruby, Seán, Tineke, Vergil, Willemien
Storm Barra named
5 December 2021