Wind warning for Wednesday issued by Met Office for Highlands

THE Met Office has issued a Highland weather warning for strong winds for a six-hour period on Wednesday this week.

The Yellow warning of wind kicks in at noon on Wednesday and runs until 6pm.

It takes in part of the Highlands with the west coast expected to bear the brunt.

It warns of:

• Strong south to southwesterly winds bringing some travel disruption and dangerous coastal conditions

• Some delays to road, and cancellations of air and ferry transport are likely

• Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.

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