Overview
- An active yellow wind warning remains in force for northern and north‑west Scotland until noon Wednesday, with gusts of 65–70 mph and a small chance of 80 mph in exposed areas.
- The Met Office has issued a separate yellow wind warning from 5am to 8pm Thursday covering large parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, forecasting widespread 50–55 mph gusts and up to 60–70 mph on coasts and high ground.
- Northern Ireland has an additional yellow warning for strong winds and heavy rain from 6am to noon Thursday, with difficult travel conditions expected in the morning.
- Officials warn of possible disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services, delays for high‑sided vehicles, short‑term power loss and hazards from large waves, and advise securing loose items, checking travel updates and preparing essentials for power cuts.
- Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo for Tuesday evening into early Wednesday and signalled a nationwide yellow wind warning from midnight to 6pm Thursday as temperatures trend lower.