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A low-pressure system intensifying between Scotland and Iceland on Wednesday is bringing strong westerly winds, with some areas experiencing gales and even severe gale conditions. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for western and northern Scotland that remains in effect until midday GMT. Gusts are expected to reach between 65 and 70 mph (105-110 km/h), with a slight possibility of winds reaching up to 80 mph (130 km/h) in certain locations.
Initially, the most intense winds will affect the Outer and Inner Hebrides, before spreading towards northern mainland Scotland and the Orkney Islands as the day progresses. These conditions could cause travel disruptions, including cancellations of ferry services, delays at airports, and restrictions for high-sided vehicles crossing bridges.
For much of the UK, Wednesday is forecast to be mostly dry and bright, although Scotland is likely to see frequent showers throughout the day. Moving into Thursday, strong winds in western Scotland are expected to ease. However, windier conditions will develop across large parts of the UK, with gusts ranging from 40 to 50 mph (65-80 km/h) widely observed. Coastal areas of western England and Wales could experience gusts up to 60 mph (97 km/h), while northern and western Scotland may see winds reaching 65 mph (105 km/h).
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather warrants further attention as another deep low-pressure system is forecast to pass just south of Iceland. This will bring strong winds along its southern edge, potentially impacting the UK once again
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