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70 mph gust warning issued for Scottish Highlands and Hebrides

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 9:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Met Office Dry Warm

The Met Office forecasts high pressure will bring dry, warm weather across the United Kingdom.
London is expected to reach 21 °C on Thursday before falling to 15 °C over the weekend.
A yellow wind warning covers the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides on Wednesday, with gusts up to 70 mph.
A government-chaired taskforce will meet this week to assess UK flood and drought resilience.

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National Highways Hands

National Highways advises drivers to keep both hands on the steering wheel during strong winds.
The Met Office urges motorists to leave extra space beside lorries and caravans for sideways gusts.
Ferry operators warn of possible cancellations and delays on routes serving exposed coastal areas.
Power companies anticipate short-term outages in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides because gusts may reach 70 mph.

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Met Office Dry Warm

The Met Office forecasts high pressure will bring dry, warm weather across the United Kingdom.
London is expected to reach 21 °C on Thursday before falling to 15 °C over the weekend.
A yellow wind warning covers the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides on Wednesday, with gusts up to 70 mph.
A government-chaired taskforce will meet this week to assess UK flood and drought resilience.

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