A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

A band of heavy rain will move across the Orkney Islands overnight on Friday. This may lead to localised flooding from surface water and small watercourses. Built up areas and the transport network are at greater risk where possible impacts could include: flooding of low-lying land and roads.

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.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22500