Batten down the hatches warns emergency group 29/1/13
Evening bus services for Lewis, Harris and Uist are being cancelled because of the warnings of high winds forecast for the Western Isles. Most services will stop around 6pm.
Sports Centres will also be affected with Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais closing at 5pm and other facilities closing at the end of the school day.
The budget consultation meeting scheduled for tonight in Barvas has been cancelled.
The meeting has been re-
The high winds warning, with gusts of up to 85mph, is in place from 8pm tonight to 8am tomorrow morning (Wed)
High tides will be at approximately 9.20pm in Lewis, 8pm in Uist and 7.30pm in Barra. High seas and large waves are also likely along exposed western coasts with overtopping of causeways.
Building contractors and the general public are asked to ensure that loose objects such as slates, trampolines and bins are secured as far as possible.
The Western Isles Emergency Planning Co-