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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind for Friday associated with Storm Éowyn Yellow warnings for wind and snow are also in place. Amber warning for wind: Warning runs from 6am to 9pm on FridayWarning covers whole of the Scottish BordersGusts inland widely of 60-70mph and up to 80mph in some areasAlong exposed coasts and hills gust of 80-90mph and possibly higherPower cuts and travel disruption likelyRisk of property damage and danger to life from flying debrisBe prepared for high windsYellow warning for wind: Underlying yellow weather warning for wind remains in place between midnight on Thursday/Friday and 11.59pm on FridayCovers whole of the regionRisk of strong winds and associated disruption either side of the amber weather warning periodA further yellow warning for wind is in place from midnight Friday/Saturday until 3pm on SaturdayYellow warning for snow: Warning runs from 3am to 12noon on FridayWarning covers mainly western and central Borders, but does extend into northern parts of BerwickshireUp to 10cm of snow possible above 300m, with up to 5cm at lower levelsStrong winds may result in blizzard conditions and drifting snow for a time, particularly on higher groundAccumulations are likely to be fairly short livedBe prepared for the cold, snow and iceFind out about SBC’s winter responseMore information For more details on all the weather warnings, and maps of the warning areas, please visit the Met Office website. Further updates will be issued as required. |
