BBC weather app users baffled as glitch reports ‘hurricane force winds’ across Scotland amid Florida storm carnage
BBC weather forecasters were left red-faced after false reports of ‘hurricane-force winds’ across Scotland.
Online users were left baffled this morning after discovering the incorrect report.
The unfortunate blunder comes as horror storms batter Florida with two dead and many more without power.
The Beeb‘s online page reports that Lanark is set for sunshine and temperatures of zero degrees.
However a warning below informs readers of “hurricane force winds”.
The technical glitch was also visible in Glasgow, Broxburn, Hurlet and Blackpool.
A spokesman said: You may have noticed some data issues on our app and website.
“We are working hard to fix it quickly. Sorry – please bear with us.”
Users rushed online to comment on the Beeb weather blunder.
One said: “I think the BBC weather app is a bit broken.”
Another added: “Those winds seem very strong to me.”
A third wrote: “Er…just checked the weather for Musselburgh this morning on the BBC weather app. It’s just a bit too windy for cycling.”
Lead BBC Weather presenter, Simon King, warned Brits “not to be alarmed” by the gaff.
He wrote on social media: “Oops, don’t be alarmed by some of our BBC weather data this morning.
“Be assured there won’t be 14408mph winds, hurricane force winds or overnight temperatures of 404°C.”
Meanwhile weather presenter Carol Kirkwood addressed the confusion live on BBC Breakfast.
She blamed a “technical glitch” the team were “well aware” of.
It comes as Hurricane Milton barrelled into Florida – battering the state with destructive 120mph winds and flooding.
The “catastrophic” storm has already claimed two lives as it continues to bring misery to an area still ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Devastating flash flooding is causing chaos in the Tampa Bay area, with up to 16 inches of rainfall so far.
More than two million homes and businesses have been left without power.
And at least 125 homes have been destroyed after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s grim warning houses would be turned into “coffins”.
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Two deaths have been confirmed by local officials in St Lucie County, with multiple others rushed to hospital after the hurricane spawned at least 19 powerful tornadoes.
Milton has sparked 126 tornado warnings in Florida – the most ever in a single day.
