Storm Arwen Update – Red Warning

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The red warning will affect the east coast of Scotland including East Lothian from 3pm this afternoon and expected to last through the evening and into the early hours of Saturday morning. The forecasted strengths of winds include gusts of up to 80-90mph which has potential to cause storm damage.

Please advise neighbours, friends and relatives to take basic precautions such as moving rubbish/recycling bins, garden furniture, hanging baskets and securing play equipment such as trampolines to ensure they do not cause damage to cars or property if blown over.

Please be prepared for power cuts!

Storm Arwen – Amber Warning

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The Met Office has warned that winds could gust to more than 75mph over some parts of Scotland when Storm Arwen hits.

An amber warning has been issued for northern and eastern Scotland from Orkney down to the Borders from 15:00 on Friday to 09:00 on Saturday.
The warning also covers parts of north east England.
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