Yellow wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Tue 27 Oct, 21:00 📍 Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | Orkney & Shetland | Strathclyde (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Information on update: Warning area removed from Northern Ireland and central Scotland as winds have eased here. End time of warning brought forward to 6pm on Tuesday. Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to continue across northern Scotland during Tuesday. Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible quite widely but some coastal or exposed areas in the far north of Scotland could see gusts of 70 …
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyPossible
EventYellow wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaGrampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | Orkney & Shetland | Strathclyde
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-27T13:25:49+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-27T03:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-27T18:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential i…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261027132549_011bc9b4.v3.0.W
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261024084032_011bc9b4.v1.0.W 2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261026084116_011bc9b4.v2.0.W
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential i…
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Information on update: Warning area removed from Northern Ireland and central Scotland as winds have eased here.
- End time of warning brought forward to 6pm on Tuesday.
- Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to continue across northern Scotland during Tuesday.
- Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible quite widely but some coastal or exposed areas in the far north of Scotland could see gusts of 70 …
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