The prevailing weather forecast, along with large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Storm-force east winds mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of Churchill Barrier 2 East.

To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Orkney Islands Council Twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/OIC_Roads.

The highest risk will be either side of high tides, which at the barriers is Thursday 26th October at 10:15 BST and 22:15 BST.

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 WARNING 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 22513

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