SEPA has issued Flood warnings for Burray and Ayre of Cara, Longhope and Hoy, Sanday, St Margaret’s Hope, Stromness and Westray.

In addition An updated FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

This alert is for coastal flooding. Due to a combination of high tides and large waves, there is a risk of flooding from still water levels, waves, and spray overtopping to low lying areas on Wednesday.

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 UPDATE 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

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Burray and Ayre of Cara.

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties at Burray and Ayre of Cara.

Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:00 GMT.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22516

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope.Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.

Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:00 GMT.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522

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 high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024, which for Sanday is between 11:15 GMT and 12:45 GMT.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22528

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for St Margaret’s Hope.

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties at St Margaret’s Hope.

Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:00 GM

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22519

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Stromness.

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected. Low lying roads and properties in Stromness may be affected by flooding.

Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:00 GMT.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22504

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Westray.

A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected on Westray. 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 high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:30 GMT.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22531