A gale is forecast to hit the Western Isles on Sunday and Monday.
Conditions may worsen to a severe gale says the Met Office.
Ferry services are liable to be disrupted or cancelled by rough seas over the period.
Winds are expected to strengthen on Saturday night.
Areas of low pressure will deepen as they moves north east over the Western Isles.
Gusts may reach around 70mph in the Southern Isles on Sunday evening.
On Monday, strong winds are expected to continue with a swell in the southern Minch. High waves may be experienced off the west coast of the Hebrides.
Gale alert
7 November 2015