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Hibernian vs Celtic still on as Storm Boelo warning covers Scotland

Storm Boelo

Hibs vs Celtic still on

Hibernian vs Celtic is still set for noon on Sunday at Easter Road.

Warning

Amber warning in place

An amber wind warning covers mainland Scotland from Saturday night to Sunday night.

Winds

Gusts up to 80mph

Forecasters expect gusts of 60 to 70mph, reaching 80mph on exposed coasts.

Edinburgh

Council is watching

Edinburgh Council said on Saturday morning that the game is still scheduled.

Decision

Referee decides the pitch

The referee decides if the ground is fit for play close to kick-off.

Fans

Travel safety matters most

Officials must judge if fans can travel to and from the ground safely.

Rail

Trains will close

ScotRail will close five sections of track and cut speeds across Scotland.

Roads

Police warn drivers

Police Scotland urge drivers to ask if their trip is really needed.

Rules

An amber warning alone changes nothing

An amber warning does not cancel a game by itself.

Storm Austen

Second storm this week

Storm Austen brought heavy rain to Scotland on Friday before Boelo.

Advice

Check before you travel

Check club news, rail news and the Met Office warning before you leave.

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