The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Christmas Eve.
It covers large swathes of northern Scotland from midday on Sunday until the early hours of Christmas Day.
People should expect travel disruption, damage to buildings and power cuts, the Met Office said.
There is the potential for gusts as high as 60 or 70 mph across Lewis, Orkney, Sutherland and Caithness.
⚠️ Yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 22, 2023
Strong and often very gusty winds across Scotland and northeast England
Scotland: Sunday 1200 - Monday 0300
England: Sunday 0800 - Sunday 2200
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The alert also warns of the danger of large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close.
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