16/02/2023 - Storm Otto - Met Office Weather Forecast

This is a Met Office UK Weather forecast looking at the warning for wind in Scotland and Northern England, dated 16/02/2023.
Storm Otto has been named by the Danish Meteorolgical Institute, it will also impact the UK on Friday morning. Wind gusts of 80 mph are possible in Scotland and 75 mph gusts may affect northern England. Travel disruption to ferries and flights is expected and driving conditions will be dangerous to high sided vehicles.
Bringing you this forecast is Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin.
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[@typhoon-7]

Here in the Highlands the noise of the gusts confirms the forecast. Also the lights keep dimming on and off so looks like another fun one.

[@karendooks6244]

Meanwhile in the south of England, a lovely balmy day, plenty of sunshine and warmth. Grab your cosies, let's go down the beach ⛱️

[@darrengreen7906]

Certainly looks rough for the North West coast of Denmark Friday afternoon.

[@doric_historic]

Looks like a great day ahead for striking services in Scotland...

[@JGProspecting]

Finally a named storm. I did wonder when we would get one

[@christinepease890]

thank you, Alex

[@chrisayling3882]

Great 👍 update.

[@gamerplays8401]

Here in Jytland in denmark we got >32 m/s Wind speed per second

[@ketchup_kings7131]

What a coincidence storm Eunice hit the UK around this time last year. And now storm Otto is hitting Scotland

[@emotivelyy_]

Thank

[@sabreTF]

very tight isobars. already noticing some intense winds.

[@smac812]

Otto not go outdoors tonight then...Stormy..

[@Tokaisho1]

Otto! (Jerma)

[@dondoodat]

"Every Little Helps"

[@stronksb1420]

It would also hit IreLand

[@samanthaflanagan6409]

Ott-o no out-o

[@richardswain1503]

Should there not be a Amber warning issued as winds like this in populated areas can course problems

[@stronksb1420]

And Denmark

[@MagicalBurito]

Noooooooo😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@angelacooper2661]

I blame my friend Gail for this - she is responsible for the storm, as her nickname is WINDY!!!