{SITE-NAME} Logo
Local Authority
Message Type Icon

Wind warning updated


The Met Office has updated the yellow weather warning for wind which comes into effect at 3am on Sunday morning.

The warning now ends at 11.59pm on Sunday and indicates an increased chance of disruption.

Key information:

  • Warning covers almost the whole of the Scottish Borders
  • Warning runs from 3am to 11.59pm on Sunday
  • Gusts of up to 65mph expected widely
  • Risk of gusts up to 80mph in exposed areas
  • Be prepared for high winds
  • For a map of the warning area and advice please visit the Met Office website.

    More details:

    Storm Ashley will bring a windy period across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday, and there is an increased chance of disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northwest England and northwest Wales.
    Initially a period of strong south to southeasterly winds will likely develop through Sunday morning, with gusts of 50-60 mph possible in some inland areas, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. Winds will then turn southwesterly, with a period of especially strong winds possible during Sunday afternoon and evening across western Scotland where gusts could potentially reach 70-80 mph in exposed areas, and more generally 55-65 mph in other parts of the warning area. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides and large waves may cause some disruption.

    Further updates will be provided as required.


    Reply to this message

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

    Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials