Severe weather update

No further updates are expected

Updated 5pm Wednesday 24 January

The Met Office has extended the ongoing yellow weather warning for wind. This now ends at 3pm today. The warning area covers the whole of the Scottish Borders.

Roads information

  • Due to property damage Brougham Place in Hawick is closed to pedestrian and vehicular access. Access to Trinity Gardens is also restricted and the bus stop there suspended.
  • B712 Dawyck closed due to flooding

The following roads are now clear:

  • Peel to Walkerburn
  • Winston Road
  • A708 Yarrow Valley
  • B7009 Ettrick Valley

Please note that there is a risk of debris on all routes.

Other travel information

For bus and railway updates, check operator websites and social media channels.

Power cuts

If you are experiencing a power cut please call Scottish Power Energy Networks on 105. Details of known issues and advice can be found on the SPEN website.

Contact us

If you need to get in touch regarding an issue caused by the adverse weather please contact us online or call 0300 100 1800.

In an emergency, or where there is an immediate concern for welfare, please call 999. The emergency services will liaise directly with us if they require our assistance.