A FLOOD WARNING 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. Severe gale force south-westerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the Churchill Barriers.

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 is on either side of the high tide, which are on Wednesday, 31st January around 12:30 (GMT)

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22513

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Sanday.

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected on Sanday. Any low-lying coastal roads and properties across the island exposed to the prevailing wind will be subject to significant wave spray impacts.

Flooding impacts are expected around the time of Wednesday 31st January, afternoon?s high tide, which for this location will be around 14:00 (GMT)

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 22528