Pupils sent home after storm damages Portobello High School roof PUPILS have been sent home from Portobello High School following extensive storm damage to the roof. Powercuts force closure of three schools Fears River Tyne could burst its banks Parents received a text message shortly after their children arrived at the school this morning informing them that the school was closing. The damage is being assessed and it is not yet clear when the school will reopen. Meanwhile, power cuts forced the closure of two schools in East Lothian and one in Midlothian this morning. Pupils were sent home from Yester Primary in Gifford and the Lochend Campus of Dunbar Primary School, with St Andrew's Primary in Gowkshill, Gorebridge, also closing. There are also concerns about the level of the River Tyne in Haddington. Flooding was reported on the A68 near Soutra. As the tide rose the River Tyne burst its banks at Haddington. Initial reports says some businesses were flooded. The A766 was closed in both directions between the A702 and the Silverburn junction because of subsidence. Traffic is being diverted along Hopelands Road. St Andrews Primary closed due to a power cut after wind and rain battered the couny overnight. The weather has also left 162 homes in Gorebridge without power. Scottish Power says it aims to have power restored by late afternoon. Residents and drivers are being asked to continue to take special care when travelling today as a Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain remains in place. Gusts of up to 43mph are expected in the early afternoon although the winds should die down later in the day.