Ayrshire is set to be battered by 75mph winds when Storm Otto hits tomorrow.
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for across the region on Friday.
Ferocious gusts are predicted to hit 80mph in some parts with the Met Office warning of possible "danger to life" injuries caused from falling debris.
A "danger to life" warning is also in place at the coast where injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
The strong winds could also see blackouts across the region - with the Met Office warning of the potential for power cuts.
High winds could also hammer commuters roads, rail and ferry services set to be impacted, with the Met Office advising that delays and cancellations could be possible.
Storm Otto has been named by the Denmark Metrological Institute (DMI) and will be the first named storm of 2023.
The Met Office predict the storm hit Scotland in the early hours of Friday morning.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph. Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.
"There's a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up.
"There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50 mm of rain likely to fall over parts of western Scotland."
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