Amber warning of wind affecting Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders

This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Sun 25 Oct Amber weather warning Mon 26 Oct No warnings Tue 27 Oct Yellow weather warning Wed 28 Oct No warnings Thu 29 Oct No warnings Fri 30 Oct No warnings Sat 31 Oct No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Wind × Close Warning Sat 24 UTC+1 Today The strongest winds from Storm Boelo are expected from Saturday evening, extending eastwards through Sunday. Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely ; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather . Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, and ask for the Coastguard. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.