Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

Winds of up to 80mph have been predicted in the Highlands on Friday as Storm Otto is set to bring disruption to much of Scotland.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning covering the whole of the Highlands and central Scotland, along with all islands except northern Shetland.

It says a spell of very strong winds across Scotland may bring some disruption during Friday.

The warning covers 3am to 3pm, with gusts of 60-70 mph likely, and possibly as high as 80 mph for exposed coasts and hills, particularly for the far north and north-east of mainland Scotland and Orkney.

The strongest winds are expected during the morning, easing from the west during the afternoon.

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