Updated weather warnings for the weekend

The Met Office has issued updated weather warnings for the weekend, with the Scottish Borders split by two different warnings.

Warning 1 - covering Peebles, Galashiels, Duns and Eyemouth

Warning covers area north of a line from Tweedsmuir to Berwick-upon-Tweed

Gusts of up to 60mph possible across the warning area

Exposed areas may experience gusts of up to 70mph, with a slight chance of very strong gusts of up to 90mph possible in exposed areas for a time

Risk of travel disruption, power cuts and damage to buildings

Warning 2 - covering Selkirk, Jedburgh, Hawick Kelso, Coldstream

Peak gusts of up to 60mph possible widely

Exposed locations could see gusts of up to 70mph

Risk of travel disruption and slight chance of power cuts and minor property damage.

If you are travelling outside the region at the weekend, please note that the warning areas extend north and south of the Borders.

Please see the Met Office website for further details and maps of the warning areas.

Further updates will be issued as required.

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