's "Tactical Coordinating Group" - the body responsible for coordinating the island's emergency response - is meeting ahead of 85mph winds and 26ft waves hitting the islands.has cancelled all its high-speed sailings between Wednesday 1 November and Tuesday 7 November have been cancelled, with further disruption likely.
Islanders are also being warned not to interfere with "storm boards" put in place as coastal defences to protect roads and properties.