WEATHER WARNING: Met Office high wind alert kicks in for parts of the Highlands

AN updated weather warning for strong wind is now in place across part of the Highlands and runs until 5pm.

The west coast is amongst the areas expected to bear the brunt of the Yellow warning for wind.

During the afternoon, it is expected to become cloudier and windier, with a band of heavy rain pushing in from the north-west later on.

The winds have already prompted some restrictions on bridges in the Highlands with the Kessock, Skye and Dornoch links affected earlier.

The weather warning means:

• Strong south to southwesterly winds bringing some travel disruption and dangerous coastal conditions

• Some delays to road, and cancellations of air and ferry transport are likely

• Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.

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