The rare warning affects coastline north of Whitby
The red warning is in effect for the eastern coast of Scotland and parts of Northern England, as far south as Middlesbrough and Saltburn.
The Met Office say:
"A spell of exceptionally strong northerly winds will affect eastern coastal districts of Scotland from later this afternoon moving south into south-east Scotland and north-east England this evening. Gusts of 80-90 mph are likely and these will generate some very large waves."
Forecasters say the conditions pose a danger to life, they warn that local people should be prepared for:
- Flying debris resulting in danger to life
- Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
- Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
The Red Warning is in force from 2pm today until 2am on Saturday.
An Amber Warning remains in force for Scarborough, Filey and Whitby which could see gusts of 65-75mph. The Amber warning is in force from 3pm today until 9am on Saturday. On Saturday the strong winds look set to be accompanied by rain and possibly hail at times.
The Met Office say those in the Amber zone should be prepared for
- Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
- Probably damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
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