Weather warning updated and extended

Weather warning updated and extended

The Met Office has updated and extended the yellow weather warning for rain in place for much of this weekend.

Key information

Warning timing updated, now in place from 6pm on Saturday to 9am on Monday

Warning area extended, now covering western Borders including Hawick, Bonchester Bridge, Ettrick and Yarrow valleys and Broughton areas

Persistent and heavy rain could lead to up to 60mm of rainfall widely

Over high ground in excess of 100mm of rain could fall

Risk of flooding

Be prepared for rain and flooding

More information

Outbreaks of rain will spread in from the northwest during Saturday afternoon and last through Sunday before finally clearing away on Monday morning. The rain will be persistent and heavy at times with accumulations 40-60 mm developing quite widely. Across high ground totals during this event could exceed 100 mm. Strong southwesterly winds are also possible at times.

Further updates to the warning are possible. Please check the Met Office website for updates.

We will issue further SB Alert messages as required.

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