Monday will be more than just a breeze

Hurricane Katia could bring gale-force winds across the Atlantic to Scotland by Monday, forecasters have warned.

The hurricane, which is moving from Bermuda, is expected to result in stormy weather and gusts of up to 75mph, although no official severe weather warnings have yet been issued.

Meteogroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said it was still too early to predict the effect the hurricane would have on the country’s weather.

Forecaster Andy Ratcliffe said: “By the time it gets across the Atlantic, it will be the remnants of Hurricane Katia. We’re still a little uncertain on the exact track of its path, although it looks like the centre of depression will be in the vicinity of Scotland.”

Meteogroup has forecast winds of 60mph, which could reach up to 75mph in some areas, accompanied by spells of heavy rain.