See the full list of bridges closed in Scotland as gust speeds increase
A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday, lasting until 6am on Tuesday. Central and northern Scotland are covered by a more serious amber warning from 10am to 10pm on Monday.
A number of train services will halt from midday and ferry sailings have been cancelled, and the storm is also disrupting road traffic and bridges.
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Gusts could reach as high as 85mph, the Met Office said.
When winds reach 45mph, double-decker buses are prohibited from crossing most bridges in Scotland.
At 60mph, all vehicles except cars and single-decker buses are banned. However, when winds exceed 80mph, bridges are closed to all vehicles.
Current closures:
Tyne Bridge closed in both directions
Tay Road Bridge closed to double decker buses
Forth Road Bridge closed to double decker buses, motorcycles, and pedestrians
Clackmannanshire Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles
Skye Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles
The Queensferry Crossing is currently open to all traffic, and a caution high winds alert has been implemented on the Erskine Bridge, Friarton Bridge and Kincardine Bridge.
Kessock Bridge, Dornoch Bridge and Cromarty Bridge are all on standby.
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