Storm Henry to batter Britain with 'severe gales' as Scotland braces for 90mph winds

Met Office warns of disruption to transport and power supplies.

Scotland is expected to bare the brunt of Storm Henry (Met Office)

Storm Henry is set to batter the UK with parts of Scotland expected to be hit with winds of up to 90mph.

A national amber weather warning - urging the public to 'be prepared' - has been declared for the period between 3pm on Monday and 9am Tuesday.

Six amber weather warnings were also given for the Scottish regions of Orkney and Shetland, Highlands and Eilean Star, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central Tayside and Fife and Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders.

Some of these areas were badly affected by the recent flooding.

Severe gales or storm force winds with heavy rain are expected. The Met Office warned these winds could bring disruption to transport and power supplies.

A yellow warning - meaning be aware - is also in place for wind across northern England and Wales.

Meteorologists say Storm Henry was prompted by a rapidly deepening area of "vigorous" low pressure pushing fast across the Atlantic. The storm system is likely to pass over the north of Scotland, causing strong southwesterly winds across the UK.

The Met Office warned people to be cautious of falling trees or tiles, and to secure vehicles and garden furniture.

Will Lang, Chief Operational Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "With several periods of severe weather forecast to affect the UK over the coming days, it's a good idea to keep a close eye on the forecast and the national severe weather warnings as the details of what areas are to be affected and when, are likely to change."