The construction industry is asked to secure scaffolding and any lose items on building sites.

CnES roads and police will be monitoring all causeways.

Islanders are urged to travel with care, particularly on causeways.

There will be no bus services before 12 noon. Passengers are advised to contact bus operators directly using the contact phone numbers with the current public bus timetables.

All Western Isles schools and council- run nurseries will be closed due to the severe weather.

A bad storm forecast means many services will be disrupted on Friday.

The Comhairle asks family, neighbours and friends living nearby to assist and support elderly and vulnerable people.

Stornoway library will open at 10.30am. In addition, Lewis Sports Centre, Liniclate Sports Centre and Castlebay Sports Centre will be closed until 10.15am on Friday. Harris Sports Centre will open as normal at 12pm.

The fire service reminds people to take extra care if using candles during any power cuts which occur due to winter storms.

Appropriate arrangements are being made for all those who receive home care services - Home Care Management will contact Home Care Workers regarding arrangements.

SSE is on yellow alert and has put in place its contingency plans, ensuring optimum staffing levels to deal with any damage the storm may cause to the electricity network. Any customers who lose their electricity supply are urged to contact SSE on 0800 300 999 to report damage or highlight neighbours or friends who may need extra help.

Islanders are asked not to put bins out overnight. The refuse collection service will be delayed.

Bennadrove landfill site will not be open until 10am while the household waste recycling centre at Creed will be closed all day.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar offices will open at 10am.