PARTS of the Borders have been issued with a red weather warning - the Met Office’s highest level of alert.

The ‘rare’ warning is for wind and covers the coastal areas of the region.

It is in place from 3pm today (November 25) until 2am tomorrow.

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A Met Office spokesperson said: “A spell of exceptionally strong northerly winds will affect eastern coastal districts of Scotland from later this afternoon moving south into south-east Scotland and north-east England this evening.

“Gusts of 80-90 mph are likely and these will generate some very large waves.”

A red warning means that “dangerous weather is expected” and “you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather”.