Updated 21.00pm on Sunday 25 October
An amber weather warning for wind is in place until 9pm tonight, with gusts of up to 80mph possible in some locations.
Our response
Our Emergency Control Centre is operating throughout the amber warning period to manage a multi-agency response to the conditions and any impacts.
Please note, for safety reasons we may not be able to clear fallen trees during periods of very high winds or in darkness.
Reporting issues or incidents
You can report any incidents or issues as a result of the weather through our online form.
Our normal out of hours contact arrangements (01896 752111) are also in place.
In an emergency, call 999.
Power cuts
If you experience a power cut please call Scottish Power Energy Networks on 105.
Details of known issues and advice can be found on the SPEN website.
Travel advice
There is a high risk of travel disruption during the amber warning period.
Police Scotland's travel advice includes:
- Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel
- All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather
- Consider delaying travel until conditions improve
- If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions
- Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
- Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed
- Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety
Roads information
Information on local roads (not trunk roads) will be provided on this page while our Emergency Control Centre is in operation.
You can zoom in and out and scroll across the map. Click an icon to get more information.
Please note that locations may be approximate.
The latest national travel information and trunk road disruption can be found on the Traffic Scotland website.
Please note, Traffic Scotland is reporting that the A1 is currently closed in both directions at Ayton.
Other issues
Hawick High Street has reopened to vehicles. A section of the pavement will remain closed overnight for public safety.
Eyemouth Community Recycling Centre will be closed today due to the high winds.
If you have scheduled kerbside waste collections on Monday 26 October, wherever possible please put your bin out for collection tomorrow morning, before 7.30am, to avoid bins being blown over tonight.
Some collections may be impacted by any continued road closures.
Be prepared
Information and advice on dealing with high winds can be found on our website.
More information can also be found on the Ready Scotland website.
General advice on how to be well prepared and more resilient during times of disruption is also available online.
Further updates
Further updates will be provided on this page and through SB Alert and our social media channels.