Yellow wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 21:00 📍 Highlands & Eilean Siar (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
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. Winds ease from the west through the late afternoon and early evening. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventYellow wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaHighlands & Eilean Siar
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T07:51:37+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-14T09:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-14T18:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. 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 items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261013075137_6478f08b.v1.0.W
Message typeAlert
Senderhttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. 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 items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
- 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:
- 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.
- Winds ease from the west through the late afternoon and early evening.
- For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
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