January set to bow out with a blast as Met Office issues weather warning for 'very strong winds'

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for "very strong winds" expected to bring disruption to parts of the Highlands later this week.

The Yellow warning – the least severe in a colour-coded categorised system that escalates to Amber and then Red – is due to kick in at 8pm on Tuesday and runs overnight until Wednesday morning.

The warning states:

• Very strong winds expected to bring some disruption to parts of Scotland.

• There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris

• There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs

• There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected

• There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close

• There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

• There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

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