The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for strong wind across Scotland, from Saturday 4th April through Sunday 5th April, as a result of the incoming Storm Dave.
With wind gusts expected to be above 60mph, these conditions traditionally bring an increased risk of impact to the electricity network, particularly from high winds, saturated ground and debris. Forecasts are continuing to develop and we are monitoring the weather as it unfolds and passes through our areas.

How we're preparing

Across our licence area, we've:

• Increased resources within our operational teams, from customer service through to engineers and lines teams on the ground.
• Stepped up additional teams to respond to any outages and faults caused by Storm Dave.
• Reviewed planned works, ensuring critical maintenance is completed where safe to do so and postponing non-urgent activity so teams can be redeployed where needed throughout the weekend.

How you can help

Prepare for the weather

Check local forecasts, secure outdoor items.
Keep a torch and fully charged mobile phone handy
Have some extra blankets nearby, your heating may be affected.
Close curtains or blinds to keep warmth in and draughts out.
Keep fridge/freezer doors closed to maintain temperature, check your appliance manual for how long food stays safe.