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Latest Scottish Borders Alerts

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Wave Overtopping Forecast - Eyemouth (29/11/25)

Due to current weather conditions, there is a risk of coastal overtopping for the Eyemouth area tomo...

Local Authority
28/11/2025 11:55:22

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Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice issued

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings covering today and tomorrow which impact eastern are...

Local Authority
20/11/2025 17:09:58

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Yellow weather warning for ice

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for today and tomorrow Key Information: T...

Local Authority
18/11/2025 15:27:00

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Risk of coastal overtopping

With tides increasing in height this week, peaking with spring tides this Friday, there is an increa...

Local Authority
18/11/2025 10:30:40

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