An Atlantic storm is forecast to batter the Western Isles tomorrow.
The Met Office has issued a yellow “be aware” warning for areas north of a line between Stornoway and Uig.
Wind speeds across the Outer Hebrides are due to rise to gale force from Monday afternoon, remaining strong overnight, and accompanied by occasional rain or drizzle.
Wind increases to storm 10 level during daytime Tuesday.
Sea state will become very rough with high waves down the west coast of the Hebrides.
Some disruption to road and ferry transport is possible as well as some spray and wave overtopping in low lying coastal areas.
However, the storm is presently forecast to peak between lunchtime and mid-
A Met Office alert of high wind for the very north of Scotland -
Gusts of 60 -
These stronger winds will be short lived in any one location but some disruption is possible.
At the same time some large waves will run onto exposed coasts bringing the chance of some spray and wave overtopping.
Stormy weather to hit Western Isles
13 March 2017