The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this Friday and Saturday, with Storm Amy expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the country, including here in both Clackmannanshire and Stirling.

The warning – now in place from 12 noon Friday until the end of the day – highlights risks of flooding, road closures, and disruption to public transport.

Power cuts are also possible, so here’s what you need to know

Report a power cut or safety concern: Call 105 (free from landlines and mobiles).

Check if an outage is already reported: Use the postcode checker https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/…/postcode_lookup.aspx

Tips to prepare:

* Keep a torch handy.

* Charge your phone/power bank in advance.

* Have extra blankets nearby if heating is affected.

* Close blinds/curtains to keep heat in.

* Never touch electrical equipment or cables if standing in flood water.

Extra help if you need it:

SP Energy Networks offers support through its Priority Services Register for those over 60, with medical needs, young children, or anyone requiring extra assistance.

You can sign up here https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/psr or text PSR to 61999.

SP Energy Networks teams are on standby to respond quickly to any damage and restore power as soon as possible.

Please take care, stay safe, and share this information with neighbours, friends and family who may need it.