A 'danger to life' weather warning is now in force across Falkirk as Storm Dudley arrives.
The Amber 'be prepared' alert covers the whole district until midnight.
Forecasters say that gusts could hit 80mph in some places, meaning significant travel disruption and structural damage is highly likely.
All ScotRail services through Falkirk are off until tomorrow morning at the earliest.
Network Rail is asking locals to make sure garden furniture and trampolines are put away safe to prevent them from blowing on to lines.
Motorists are being advised to stay off the roads and people should stay indoors until the Amber warning expires.
Falkirk Council says they have a team on standby and will respond to any incidents that occur, like uprooted trees.
DURING THE STORM
- Stay indoors as much as possible
- If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees
- Keep away from the sheltered side of boundary walls and fences - if these structures fail, they will collapse on this side
- Do not go outside to repair damage while the storm is in progress
- If possible, enter and leave your house through doors in the sheltered side, closing them behind you
- Open internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you
- Take care when driving on exposed routes such as bridges, or high open roads, delay your journey or find alternative routes if possible
- Slow down and be aware of side winds, particular care should be taken if you are towing or are a high sided vehicle
- Do not drive unless your journey is really necessary
AFTER THE STORM
- Be careful not to touch any electrical/telephone cables that have been blown down or are still hanging
- Do not walk too close to walls, buildings and trees as they could have been weakened
- Make sure that any vulnerable neighbours or relatives are safe and help them make arrangements for any repairs
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