A flood alert has been issued for Western Isles until Monday as a combination of very high tides, a sea surge, wind and waves could cause coastal flooding impacts around the islands.
Potential impacts could include localised flooding of land and roads, and isolated flooding of properties highlights the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).
Flooding is possible to Stornoway Harbour and low-
Also at possible risk is the Eriskay causeway and the lowlying land by East Kilbride, particularly sections of the road running along by the shoreline.
The risk will be greatest around the times of high tide which risks arriving earlier than the published times due to a potential sea surge.
Mark Franklin, flood duty manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said: “Strong winds combined with spring tides, surge and waves may lead to some flooding impacts from today, Saturday 1 January, to Tuesday particularly across Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and the north and north east coasts.
“Flooding impacts could include localised spray and wave overtopping affecting low lying land and roads.”
He added: “Regional flood alerts are in place and local flood warnings will continue to be issued where necessary.
“People living and working in affected areas are advised to plan their essential journeys and consider the steps they need to take now to be prepared.
“SEPA is working 24/7 to monitor coastal conditions, rainfall and river levels and is in close contact with the Met Office and other partners to review the forecasts, which are combined with local expertise from all regions of Scotland to understand and present the flooding risk.”
High tide times for Stornoway occurs around 6am and 6.30pm on Sunday. Lochboisdale times are 30 minutes earlier.
Western Isles remains under flood alert
1 January 2022
