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Gale warning            11/4/14

 

A gale is expected to batter the Western Isles on Saturday.

 

The Met Office issued gale warnings for all marine areas around the Highlands and Islands.

 

A Met Office forecast said: “ Strong west to northwest winds are expected on Saturday evening and during Sunday with gales or severe gales likely for a time.”

 

A force eight gale is likely to increase to force nine before slightly easing later. Strong winds will continue on Sunday.

 

Wind speeds over 50mph are expected at times. Seas will be very rough at the height of the gale.

 

Wintry showers will affect hills and high ground.