Storm Éowyn: Met Office issues possible risk to life warning with snow and 90mph gusts forecast
Last updated 22nd Jan 2025
The Met Office has issued a "possible risk to life" warning for the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn.
Widespread disruption is expected with gusts of more than 90mph forecast on exposed hills and coasts.
The amber wind warning, covering the whole of our region, comes into force on Friday, from 6am to 9pm.
Underlying yellow - be prepared - warnings for wind (all day) and snow (3am to midday) are also in place in the western and central Borders, with up to 10cm possible over higher ground.
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Danny Chalmers, from Transport Scotland - the country's national transport agency, said: "After a fairly mild period for Scotland, there's going to be a major change in the weather from Friday onwards - as strong winds, rain and some snow comes into the picture.
"We would urge the public to check before they travel, plan ahead, allow extra time for their journey and to drive to the conditions.
"I would also urge people to check the latest police travel advice; it may well be that the police ask people not to travel, or to only make essential journeys (in the worst affected areas)... until the worst of the weather has passed."
Scottish Borders Council is setting up a multi-agency Incident Response Group to co-ordinate its response.
A spokesperson for the local authority said: "Some disruption to travel is likely, whilst there is also a risk of power cuts and property damage.
"Through Friday morning there is also a risk of snow, particularly on higher ground. Combined with the strong winds there is a risk of blizzard conditions and drifting snow for a time."
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