A red weather warning for wind remains in place for a large area of the Borders which highlights very dangerous conditions, including danger to life and significant disruption. Peak gusts of 80-90mph are expected widely.

The warning is in place until 5pm Friday 24 January. 

The Met Office advice is when a red weather warning is issued, people should not travel at all, if possible, and stay safe.

Police Scotland have also issued a do not travel warning.

If you need to get in touch regarding an issue caused by the adverse weather please use our online form.

From 9am to 10pm, on Friday 24 January, for any other urgent weather related issues please contact us on our dedicated incident line - 01835 826549.

If you have a power cut please call Scottish Power Energy Networks on 105.

Details of known issues and advice can be found on the SPEN website.

An amber weather warning for wind covers the whole of the Scottish Borders through to 9pm on Friday 24 January, with wind speeds of up to 70mph likely across those areas not covered by the red warning.