This alert is for coastal flooding. Overnight and into Saturday morning there is a risk of significant impacts from wave and spray overtopping in exposed locations due to a combination of very strong winds, large waves and storm surge. Potential impacts include flooding affecting properties and parts of communities and disruption to travel.

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.

This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.

If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.

You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22500

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