The Met Office has updated the weather warnings in place for later in this week. Please find the latest details below. Rain warning Warning in place from 3pm to 11.59pm on FridayWarning area covers south east corner of the region, south of Jedburgh and which includes NewcastletonUp to 20mm of rain expected widely, with up to 70mm over high ground exposed to southwesterly windsRain warning details available from Met Office websiteWind warning Warning in place from 3pm on Friday to 11.59pm on SaturdayWarning area covers whole of the Scottish BordersGusts of up to 60mph expected widely, with up to 70mph in more exposed areasWind warning details available from Met Office websiteMore information Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of strong winds to many parts later on Friday and overnight into Saturday. South to southwesterly winds will increase during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night. The winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, with difficult driving conditions likely, especially for high sided vehicles on prone routes, such as crosswinds on exposed or high level routes. Winds will ease for most parts through Saturday afternoon, but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of Saturday, before slowly easing overnight. |