Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road.
Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators.
Early Thursday morning northerly severe gale force 9 to storm force 10 on the coast and exposed areas, locally with gusts of 33-37 m/s. Thursday morning temporary decreasing. Thursday forenoon new increase to northwest severe gale force 9 to storm force 10, and local gusts of 33-37 m/s.