Large low-pressure area: Stormy Icelandic system brushes Scotland

A large low-pressure system currently hanging over Iceland is also delivering strong winds in the north of the UK today.

Gusting winds are particularly strong in Scotland's Western Isles and the Shetland Islands, although the gusts of around 30 mph cannot compare to the harsh winds which are reaching up to 90 mph in some small areas of Iceland.

Stronger winds are expected Friday afternoon, with highs approaching 50 mph in the far north of Scotland around Kinlochbervie.

As the day progresses, high-pressure from the Atlantic pushes north over the UK and Ireland, helping to calm the winds and bring drier, more settled weather to our shores.

For Iceland, the stormy low-pressure system continues pushing north-east, reaching the far north of Scandinavia by the weekend. In doing so, a channel of stronger winds returns to Scotland by Saturday.

Meanwhile in Iceland, a month on from being evacuated, the residents of Grindavík are still waiting to return home. Despite seismic activity easing after fears of an imminent volcanic eruption destroying the town.

More than 3,000 people were evacuated on November 10 after swarms of earthquakes were recorded alongside land deformities. Although activity has quietened, an eruption of Fagradalsfjall is not ruled out.

Volcanoes often go through a quiet period after the initial burst of activity, before erupting. Experts in the country say that their view is unchanged, and that at this time it remains unsafe for anyone to return.

Even without an eruption, impacts from the seismic activity alone has already resulted in around £57.1 million in damages. The situation remains closely monitored, and we will bring you any updates regarding an eruption.