Gusts up to and in excess of 70mph (113km/h) have been recorded in northern and western Scotland on Wednesday morning as a deep area of low pressure passes to the north of the UK.
The strongest winds are easing, however, and a Met Office yellow warning here expired at midday.
Nevertheless there could still be some minor travel disruption with cancelled ferries, flight delays and bridge restrictions for high-sided vehicles continuing into the afternoon.
While Wednesday will be a dry and bright day for most of the UK, there will be some frequent showers across Scotland.
On Thursday new yellow severe weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office.
The first comes into force at 05:00 GMT across North Wales, northern England, southern and eastern areas of Scotland and will stay valid until 20:00.
Winds will particulary strengthen as an area of intense rain moves south-eastward.
Gusts 50-55mph (65-89km/h) will be seen widely, up to 60mph (97km/h), or even 70mph (113km/h) possible around coasts and hills.
Additionally there is another yellow warning issued for the whole of Northern Ireland valid from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT.
Here there is potential to see a short period when gusts may reach 60mph (97km/h) accompanied by heavy rain. Winds will then ease from the west during the late morning.
Some travel disruption is expected on Thursday due to the wind with bridge restrictions and some delays on the ferry and rail network possible.
Over the weekend another deep area of low pressure will pass to the south of Iceland with strong winds on its southern flank across the UK.