Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected from 09:15 to 14:15 on Tuesday 27 October.  
Locations most affected will be properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. 

Flooding is expected from 22:30 to 01:30 on Monday 26/10/2026. 

Locations most affected will be Skinburness Marshes, Port Carlisle and Rockcliffe. 

We are closing flood gates . 

Exposed coastal areas may be hazardous due to strong winds and large waves.   

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

Information on update: Warning area adjusted northward and end time brought forwards. Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to spread across much of Scotland and fringe the north of Northern Ireland during Tuesday. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible quite widely and some coastal or exposed areas in the northwest and far north of Scotland could see gusts of 70 mph or more. There is still some uncertainty regarding the peak gusts, but the highest winds are expected in the far north and northwest and most likely over the Hebrides. The strongest of the winds will reduce from the southwest later on Tuesday, with the far north of Scotland the last to see winds ease.



For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings