Fife Storm Watch
Live wind speeds and 48-hour peak-gust forecasts for every town we cover, with a practical guide to what to do — and what to leave alone — after a storm. Bookmark this page; it'll be the most useful tab open during the next big blow.
St Andrews
Calm
Current wind
10 mph · gust 16 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
28 mph
When
Wed 16:00
Cupar
Calm
Current wind
9 mph · gust 16 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
27 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Tayport
Breezy
Current wind
13 mph · gust 24 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
34 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Newport-on-Tay
Breezy
Current wind
15 mph · gust 25 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
35 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Dairsie
Breezy
Current wind
8 mph · gust 14 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
30 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Leuchars
Breezy
Current wind
6 mph · gust 11 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
32 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Guardbridge
Breezy
Current wind
6 mph · gust 11 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
30 mph
When
Wed 19:00
St Michaels
Breezy
Current wind
9 mph · gust 16 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
32 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Kingskettle
Calm
Current wind
6 mph · gust 11 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
28 mph
When
Wed 16:00
Strathkinness
Calm
Current wind
9 mph · gust 15 mph
Peak gust (48 hr)
29 mph
When
Wed 19:00
Before the storm
- · Bring in or weigh down garden furniture, trampolines, parasols, planters, and BBQs.
- · Empty bins or weight the lids. A flying wheelie bin breaks windows and dents cars.
- · Tie back climbers and trellised plants where possible.
- · Park cars away from large trees, especially older sycamores and ash.
- · Check that any loose roof slates or render edges you already know about are flagged — call us if you want a quick pre-storm check.
- · Charge phones, locate torches, top up water if a power cut looks likely.
After the storm — safety first
- · Stay clear of loose tiles or rendering hanging from height. Cordon off the area below and call a professional. Do not climb up to inspect in wind.
- · Never touch a cable on or near the ground. Assume it is live. Phone SP Energy Networks on 105.
- · Photograph damage immediately for insurance — both close-ups and wide shots showing context.
- · Don't cut a tree resting on power lines or buildings. Branches under tension can spring violently. Get an arborist or our team to assess.
Common Fife storm damage and what to do
Fence panel down
If the post is sound, a new panel can usually be slotted within an hour. If the post has snapped, plan a half-day with concrete. We do same-day temporary fixes during stormy weeks so dogs and children stay safe while you wait for a permanent repair.
Roof tiles missing
Don't go up. Cover the loft area with plastic sheeting where possible to limit interior damage. Photograph from the ground using a phone zoom. We'll arrange roofer access via our trusted local roofer network.
Render or harling cracked or fallen
Common on older stone homes after a long wet-then-windy spell. Tarp the wall, photograph, and book a survey. Lime-based render repairs are best done in the dry months — see our Old Stone & Render guide.
Tree limbs down or hanging
Tape off the area below. Don't cut hanging branches yourself — they fall unpredictably. We can clear small fallen limbs same-week; arborists handle anything still attached, large or near power.
Garden flattened
Don't rush to chop. Many plants resurrect themselves once the wind subsides — leave 48 hours, then assess. Stake what can be saved before pruning.
After the next storm — call us
We prioritise post-storm callouts. Quick safe-up first, full repair scheduled to follow. Free quotes, fair hourly rate, properly insured.
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