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The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings which affect the Scottish Borders over the coming days. Warning 1 - Tuesday Yellow weather warning for snow and iceWarning area covers the whole of the Scottish BordersWarning runs for midnight tonight until 11.59pm on TuesdayUp to 5cm of snow possible over just a few hoursAreas of higher ground could see larger accumulations of snowSome uncertainty around location, timing and intensity of heaviest snowfall, with significantly higher accumulations possibleBe prepared for the cold, snow and iceFind out about SBC’s winter responseWarning 2 - Wednesday Yellow weather warning for iceWarning area largely covers northern and western areas of the Borders, including Peebles and the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys, but does stretch across to eastern coastWarning runs from midnight on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning until 12noon on WednesdayRisk of ice due to refreezing of slush and snowBe prepared for the cold, snow and iceFind out about SBC’s winter responseWarning 3 - Wednesday Yellow weather warning for snow and iceWarning area mainly covers south, central and eastern areas of the Borders, including Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso and EyemouthWarning in place from midnight on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning until 12noon on WednesdaySleet and snow likely early on WednesdayAs it clears, temperatures will fall below freezing, leading to widespread ice developingBe prepared for the cold, snow and iceFind out about SBC’s winter responseMore information Please see the Met Office website for full warning details, including maps of each warning area. Updates will be provided as required. |
