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Thunderstorm warning


The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms which covers a large part of the Scottish Borders today.

Key information:

  • Warning runs from 11am to 10pm today
  • Warning area covers majority of the Borders east of Peebles and Hawick
  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions 
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
  • Be prepared for rain and flooding
  • More information:

    Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during Monday. Rainfall accumulations will vary significantly across the warning area but 10-20mm in an hour is likely in places, with a chance of up to 30-40mm in a few hours. Lightning may also cause impacts.

    For more details and a map of the warning area please visit the Met Office website.


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    Adam Drummond
    (Scottish Borders Council, Senior Communications & Marketing Officer, Scottish Borders)

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