Edinburgh easyJet flight diverted to Newcastle amid Storm Ashley chaos
An Edinburgh bound flight was forced to reroute on Sunday afternoon during adverse weather conditions.
EasyJet flight EZY236N left Luton airport on October 20 at around 4.30pm. With high winds impacting the Scottish capital, it's understood the plane circled the city several times before diverting south.
It was due to land at Newcastle airport around 6.15pm. This comes after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning to Edinburgh residents.
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The government agency warned locals of strong winds reaching up to 60mph throughout Sunday with Storm Ashley battering the city and bringing heavy showers. The warning is in place until 9am on Monday, October 21.
For the duration of Sunday, forecasters predict: "Heavier rain spreading east this morning, followed by brighter weather and a few afternoon showers. Windy with strong to gale force south then southwest winds, severe gales in Southwest. Maximum temperature 16 °C."
Conditions are set to ease off through the night and into Monday morning as the Met adds: "Sunny spells and a lot of dry weather with just a few showers remaining on Monday. Strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C."
Strong winds are set to continue into the rest of the week, although conditions will likely remain dry and bright before possible rain on Thursday afternoon.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson, said: “Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and West Wales.
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“A period of especially strong winds are expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas and an Amber warning for winds has been issued here.
"More generally 50-60 mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption.
"It is important that people stay up to date with the latest forecast and our warnings."
EasyJet have been approached for comment.