Met Office amber "be prepared" warning in place until 18:00
25,000 homes across Scotland without power
Widespread disruption to rail services across the country
Major incident declared in Dumfries and Galloway
Fallen trees affecting multiple routes
BBC Weather Watcher Stewart took this picture at Cambusbarron, near Stirling. He reports that nobody was injured by the tree.
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A fallen tree brought down power lines near Moscow, East Ayrshire
SP Energy Networks which covers the south of Scotland says 28,000 customers are currently without electricity. So far today 58,000 have experienced power cuts - but 30,000 have been reconnected
In the north, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said 5,200 homes had lost power by lunchtime.
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BBC Weather Watcher Alistair's picture shows how close this house in East Kilbride came to serious damage.
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Police Scotland said it was currently managing 1,158 separate incidents across the country - many weather related.
Quote MessageOur control room and service centre staff are working exceptionally hard to assess and prioritise calls.
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Prestwick Airport
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Maxwell Park on the southside of Glasgow saw its footpaths covered with fallen branches
Image source, Getty ImagesStrong winds blow sand across the seafront at Troon Beach in Ayrshire
Image source, Claire O'DonnellA street in Scotstoun is completely blocked by this fallen tree
Image source, Getty ImagesPolice clear a tree as Storm Ali sweeps into Ardrossan
Image source, Getty ImagesA member of the public struggles in high winds in Saltcoats
Image source, PAHigh winds drive sand and sea spray across the street at Troon beach
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As strong winds continue to affect the Borders the local authority has urged, parents/carers of primary pupils who normally walk home to collect their children from school at the end of the school day.
Primary and secondary pupils who travel to and from school by bus will be kept at the school until it’s confirmed that their route home is clear and safe.
Some bus routes may run as normal, but others are likely to be delayed.
Scottish Borders Council say additional support needs transport will be assessed on a case by case basis and pupils will be retained in school until it’s safe to travel home.
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Image source, Claire O'DonnellA tree falls in road in Scotstoun, Glasgow
Claire O'Donnell sent this picture of a tree that has fallen in the road in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow. She said: "Luckily no damage done."