Severe Weather Warning Severe Gales seiten=3 abk=warning

For the following areas
- Dumfries + Galloway

Issued by the Met Office at 19:22 on Tuesday, 08th January 2008
Valid from 22:00 on Tuesday, 08th January 2008 until 12:00 on Wednesday, 09th January 2008

After a brief lull, west to southwesterly winds will increase later Tuesday evening, gusting to 60mph especially in exposed locations. Overnight the wind will continue to increase, gusting 70 to 80mph, with isolated gusts to 90 mph possible in exposed locations. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to Traffic Scotland for further advice on road conditions.