A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

Heavy and thundery showers are expected to drift close to Orkney overnight through into Monday morning.

This may lead to localised surface water flooding and flooding from small watercourses. Built up areas are at greater risk where possible impacts could include: flooding of low-lying land, roads, properties and disruption to travel.

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service.  If you haven’t already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22500