Orkney in the news as Storm Dave lashes Scotland with severe winds and travel chaos; archipelago off north Scotland, part of the Northern Isles.
A yellow weather warning is in effect for northern and western Scotland, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Winds will spread across the UK on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures and wintry weather, including snow on higher ground.
Storm Dave is expected to cause strong winds up to 90mph and heavy snow in northern Scotland over the weekend. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and snow, predicting travel disruptions, power cuts, and potential damage across most of the UK, especially Scotland. The storm forms from a deep Atlantic low-pressure system.