Met Office issues yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland

A yellow warning is in place <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>

(Image: Newsquest)

A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland.

The Met Office warning covers Skye, the Outer Hebrides and parts of North West Scotland.

It is in place from 10am until 7pm on Wednesday, October 14.

The Met Office said that a period of strong winds is expected, "with some transport disruption likely".

The warning reads: "Strong south to southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected widely, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations seeing gusts of around 70 mph late morning and early afternoon.

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"Winds ease from the west through the late afternoon and early evening."

People living in the areas covered by the warning are advised to check road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables if using public transport, and amend travel plans if necessary.