đź”´ LIVE UPDATES: Storm Austen and Storm Boelo - Latest Dundee weather warnings, closures and disruption
Dundee is preparing for a weekend of potentially severe weather as two named storms bring heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of significant disruption across Scotland.
Storm Austen is bringing heavy rainfall to the city on Friday, before Storm Boelo arrives over the weekend with potentially damaging winds.
The Met Office has now issued an amber warning for wind covering Dundee, alongside yellow warnings for wind and rain.
With flood precautions being introduced and disruption expected across transport networks, Dundee Culture is bringing together the latest information affecting Dundee and the surrounding area.
This page will be updated as further announcements are made.
⚠️ WEATHER WARNINGS
🟠Amber warning – Wind
Storm Boelo | Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October
Starts: 9pm Saturday 24 October
Ends: 9pm Sunday 25 October
The Met Office issued an amber warning at 10.02am on Friday as forecasts indicated an increased risk of severe weather from Storm Boelo.
Widespread gusts of 60–70mph are expected across the warning area, potentially reaching 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
The warning highlights the possibility of fallen trees, damage to buildings, power cuts and significant transport disruption.
Some roads and bridges could also be closed as the strongest winds move eastwards through Sunday.
🟡 Yellow warning – Wind
Storm Boelo | Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October
Starts: 12pm Saturday 24 October
Ends: 9pm Sunday 25 October
A wider yellow warning will come into effect from Saturday afternoon, several hours before the amber warning begins.
Strong winds are expected to develop throughout Saturday, accompanied by periods of heavy rain.
Conditions could make travelling difficult, particularly on exposed roads and bridges.
🟡 Yellow warning – Rain
Storm Austen | Friday 23 October
Starts: 7am Friday 23 October
Ends: 11.59pm Friday 23 October
Persistent heavy rainfall is expected across parts of eastern Scotland as Storm Austen moves through.
The Met Office forecasts 20–40mm of rainfall widely within the warning area, with some locations potentially receiving 60–80mm.
This could lead to localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and disruption to public transport.
🎪 EVENTS
âś… Going Ahead
Abertay Open Day
đźš« CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS
🏛️ Attractions
Mills Observatory — to close on Saturday 24 October
🌊 Floodgates
Riverside floodgates
🌊 FLOODING UPDATES
Dundee and Angus included in flood-risk outlook
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has highlighted potential flooding impacts across parts of Scotland as both storms approach.
Dundee and Angus are included within the yellow flood-risk outlook for Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October.
Sustained rainfall could lead to rising water levels, flooding of roads and disruption to transport and infrastructure.
SEPA is continuing to monitor conditions and may issue further flood alerts or warnings as necessary.
Residents can check the latest local flood information through SEPA’s Floodline service.
đźš— ROADS AND BRIDGES
🌉 Tay Road Bridge – Restrictions possible
Traffic Scotland has forecast possible restrictions on the Tay Road Bridge as Storm Boelo approaches.
Its latest bridge forecast identifies the possibility of restrictions affecting double-decker buses from approximately 2pm on Saturday, continuing into the evening.
More extensive restrictions, potentially limiting access to cars and single-decker buses, are also possible during brief periods later on Saturday night.
These are forecasts rather than confirmed closures, and motorists should check the bridge’s current status before travelling.
Other roads
Strong winds, fallen branches and surface water could cause disruption across Dundee and surrounding routes.
Drivers are advised to take particular care on exposed stretches of road and allow additional time for journeys.
🚆 PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ScotRail warns of possible disruption
ScotRail has warned passengers to prepare for possible delays and cancellations as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo affect Scotland’s railway network.
Network Rail has outlined plans for speed restrictions across parts of the railway, including routes in eastern Scotland.
Passengers travelling to and from Dundee over the weekend are encouraged to check their services before leaving home.
Further local cancellations or timetable changes will be added here as they are confirmed.
⚡ POWER CUTS AND OTHER DISRUPTION
Risk of electricity supply interruptions
The Met Office has warned that Storm Boelo could cause power cuts as severe winds move across Scotland this weekend.
Fallen trees and damage to overhead infrastructure could affect electricity supplies, with some interruptions potentially affecting mobile communications.
Residents are encouraged to secure loose outdoor items and keep essential supplies, including torches and charged power banks, available.
📢 STAY SAFE AND KEEP UPDATED
With conditions expected to change throughout the weekend, residents and visitors are encouraged to follow official weather warnings and travel advice.
Particular care should be taken around Dundee’s waterfront, exposed areas, parks and woodland during periods of strong wind.
Avoid floodwater, follow temporary closures and stay away from the river’s edge when conditions become dangerous.
Dundee Culture will continue adding updates as further closures, warnings and disruption are confirmed.
