The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind for much of Scotland today between 9am and midnight.
Gale or severe gale-force winds 60mph-70mph are expected across all parts of the country with potential for gusts of up to 90mph in exposed coastal areas in the west.
The conditions forced the Tay Road Bridge to again close to all traffic shortly after 11am, before it reopened to cars and single-decker buses around an hour later. (Click here for updates)
Although transport networks are expected to be quieter than usual, with schools and many businesses still on holiday, travel disruption is likely and travellers are advised to plan their journeys and check updates.
For most areas, the strongest winds will occur from late morning and through the afternoon, although the eastern Highlands and north-east Scotland will see the strongest winds during the evening.
The winds will be accompanied by blustery showers, which will be heavy and prolonged over central Scotland, with snow on hills.
Winds of 70mph could see bridges closed to high-sided vehicles and double-deckers.
Some low impact coastal flooding is also expected along exposed western and northern coasts from Ayrshire and Arran to Shetland.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said: ”The Scottish Government’s resilience team are monitoring the situation as it develops and standing by to step up emergency response arrangements as necessary.
”The power companies are also prepared to deal with any power cuts.”
He added: ”I would urge the public to keep checking the Traffic Scotland website and tune in to local radio for real-time information.”