A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

This alert is for coastal flooding.

On Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday due to a combination of the high tides and surge there is a risk of flooding from the sea to low lying land, roads and properties.

For information high tide at Kirkwall is at 10:45 and 23:00 on Tuesday.

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