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Strong winds could cause disruption in parts of north-west Scotland, forecasters have warned.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind, predicting that a period of strong winds is likely to affect exposed parts of north and north-west Scotland early on Wednesday.
It warns of “severe gales” across the Outer and Inner Hebrides, which will move to exposed parts of the north-west mainland and into Orkney during Wednesday morning.
Rain and severe gales in northwest Scotland to start Wednesday, with the strongest winds transferring to Orkney and Shetland through the morning⚠️
Blustery in many other areas too with sunny spells and a few showers, these mostly in the north 🌦️ pic.twitter.com/6povP0ZULH
— Met Office (@metoffice) March 10, 2026
Forecasters said there could be gusts of 65-70mph, with a small chance of gusts of 75-80mph in a few locations, with rain and blustery showers accompanying the strongest winds.
They said there may be some delays to road, rail, ferry and air travel as a result, while high-sided vehicles may face delays on exposed routes and bridges.
Some short-term loss of power and other services is likely.
The warning, which covers parts of the Highlands and islands and Argyll and Bute as well as Orkney, is in force until midday on Wednesday.
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