Flood alert for Western Isles 30/1/14
Sand bags are been issued to property owners in the low lying areas of Stornoway
town centre after environment agency SEPA issued a flood alert.
The agency warned: “Coastal flooding is possible over the next few days.”
It added: “There is a risk of wave and spray overtopping in areas exposed to the
south and east.”
“Saturday morning tide is forecast to be very high, possibly higher than that seen
on 3rd January.
“These high water levels will give impacts in combination with wind and wave effects.
“There is a risk of property flooding, particularly in Stornoway, where there may
be disruption in the harbour area.
High tide is expected between 6 to 8 o’clock in the morning and at night in the Western
Isles this weekend.
