Storm Floris - update

In line with the weather forecast, the strongest winds are now clearing the eastern coast of the Scottish Borders.

Wind speeds will fall through the evening and overnight.

A small number of minor issues have been reported and dealt with throughout the day, mainly fallen trees on minor routes.

With weather conditions improving, the response partners have agreed to close our Multi-Agency Control Centre at 7pm and move to our normal arrangements. 

Additional Council resources are in place to deal with any issues through the evening. To report any weather-related issues please call the Council’s out of hours service on 01896 752111.

The amber weather warning period ends at 11pm, with the underlying yellow weather warning for wind ending at 12midnight.

No further updates will be provided.