Yellow weather warning for rain

Yellow weather warning for rain

Much of the Scottish Borders is covered by a yellow weather warning for rain on Friday, issued by the Met Office earlier today.

Key information

Warning in place from 6am on Friday to 3am on Saturday

Warning covers the majority of the Scottish Borders, with the exception of parts of the east coast and communities south of Duns, Kelso, Bonchester Bridge and Jedburgh.

Up to 40mm of rain is expected widely across the warning area

Some locations could see as much as 80mm of rain

Risk of flooding and travel disruption

Be prepared for rain and flooding

More information

An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central Scotland early on Friday associated with Storm Austen.

Accumulations of 20-40mm are expected widely within the warning area through the warning period, with 60-80mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places.

Rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through Friday evening and overnight.

See the Met Office website for more details and a map of the warning area.

We will monitor the forecast closely over the coming days and further updates will be issued as required.

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