A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Kirkwall.

The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and large waves, means that flooding from the sea is expected on both sides of Friday 13th October’s evening high tides (these will occur around 22.45 BST). Gale Force north-westerly winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris is expected to affect the low-lying parts of Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council may need to close floodgates around the harbour. Please follow any announcements from the council https://twitter.com/OIC_Roads.

Gale Force north-westerly winds and high waves (0.7m) means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris is expected to affect low lying parts of Kirkwall during Friday evenings high tides (22.45 BST). The forecasted tidal level during high tide is predicted to be 1.840 mAOD

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice.  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 22501

The area highlighted in red indicates the target area that SEPA will issue a flood warning for.

A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Churchill Barriers.

The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected just before this evening’s (Friday 13th October) high tides (which are at 21.45 BST). Gale Force north-westerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of Churchill Barrier 2 west for a short period of time


To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Orkney Islands Council Twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/OIC_Roads.

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice.  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 22513

The area highlighted in red indicates the target area that SEPA will issue a flood warning for.