Yellow wind warning issued for north-west Scotland
The Met Office expects gusts of up to 70mph and possible transport disruption on Wednesday.
A yellow warning for strong winds is in force across the Highlands and Na h-Eileanan Siar on Wednesday. Gusts of 50 to 60mph are expected across the area, with exposed coastal and hilly areas expected to see gusts of about 70mph.
The Met Office issued the warning at 08:51 BST on Tuesday, covering the period from 10:00 to 19:00 on Wednesday. It applies to Highland and Na h-Eileanan Siar, where south to south-westerly winds are expected to strengthen through the day.
The service said road, air and ferry journeys could be delayed. Some bus and train services may be affected, while high-sided vehicles could face difficulties on exposed routes and bridges. Short-term interruptions to power and other services are also possible.
The strongest gusts are expected during the late morning and early afternoon, particularly on exposed coasts and higher ground. Winds should ease from the west during the late afternoon and early evening, although conditions will remain unsettled in the north-west.
The wider Met Office forecast describes Wednesday as windy across northern Britain, with severe gales in north-west Scotland. Rain is expected to become heavier and more persistent across the area later in the day before moving south-eastwards overnight.
Some travel disruption has already been announced. Steam Packet said its 06:45 Manannan sailing from the Isle of Man to Larne, and the 10:45 return crossing, would be cancelled on Wednesday because of forecast adverse weather and potentially gale-force winds.
The Met Office classifies the warning as having a high likelihood of impacts and moderate potential impact. It advises travellers to check road conditions and public transport timetables before setting out, and to follow later updates because warning areas and timings can change.
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The article is based on a current Met Office warning and a contemporaneous ferry cancellation notice. Forecast timing and disruption remain subject to change, which is stated clearly.
- confirmed The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for Highland and Na h-Eileanan Siar on Wednesday 14 October 2026. — The warning page gives the issue time, date and affected local authorities. source
- confirmed Gusts of 50 to 60mph are expected widely, with gusts around 70mph in exposed coastal and hilly locations. — This is stated in the warning's further detail. source
- confirmed Road, air, ferry, bus and train disruption is possible. — The Met Office lists these transport impacts in the warning guidance. source
- confirmed The Manannan 06:45 sailing and 10:45 return crossing to Larne were cancelled. — Manx Radio reported both cancellations on 13 October. source
- confirmed The wider forecast expected severe gales in north-west Scotland and heavier rain later. — The Met Office national forecast gives this description for Wednesday. source
Editor's note
The warning, affected areas, forecast gusts and expected disruption are confirmed by the Met Office. Exact local conditions and further cancellations may change; the sources contained no report of widespread damage or power cuts at publication time.Sources
- UK weather warnings — Met Office
- United Kingdom weather forecast — Met Office
- Larne sailings cancelled due to forecast winds — Manx Radio
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