CalMac issue ferry cancellation warnings ahead of Storm Floris
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday.
There is a chance that winds could reach 85mph on Scottish coastlines and hills.
READ MORE: Safety advice for Scots as 'danger to life' warning issued for Storm Floris
Now, CalMac have issued a series of warnings that many of its services may be subject to delays or cancellations.
'Disruption to sailings is expected across our network on Monday August 4 due to forecasted strong winds across parts of Scotland's west coast,' the firm said on social media site X
This includes the following services mentioned specifically, so far:
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