FLOOD warnings are in place across numerous parts of Scotland as Storm Ashley is set to batter the country with high winds and heavy rain over the weekend.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said coastal is expected on Friday night, with flooding also likely in parts of the north west due to high water levels.
Storm Ashley is set to hit on Sunday, with the Met Office warning that there is a good chance of power cuts and road closures in the Highlands, Western Isles and Strathclyde.
#StormAshley will bring high winds and heavy rain across Scotland over this weekend, with coastal flooding expected due to a combination of high tides and large waves. Find out more in our latest statement: https://t.co/J2qGidvc5o Keep updated with the latest flooding… pic.twitter.com/L8Bh7kpZyD
— SEPAFlood (@SEPAFlood) October 18, 2024
Catherine Evans, Sepa’s flood duty manager, said: "Scotland is braced for impacts from Storm Ashley over this weekend. There’s a risk of coastal flooding across much of the country due to already high water levels combined with strong winds.
"While the risk is greatest around high tide times, our message is clear: take extra care if you are near the coast at any point and stay well clear of waves and water. Be careful when travelling around exposed coastal areas and don’t walk or drive through flood water as there may be hidden hazards.
"Flood Alerts and Warnings are in place so stay up to date through our website. We will continue to work with the Met Office to monitor the situation 24/7 and review regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings as required.
"We advise people to sign up to Floodline to receive free updates for where they live, or travel through, directly to their phone. People can also check our flood updates for all the latest information and view the three-day Scottish Flood Forecast to see what conditions are expected further ahead."
A total of 14 flood alerts and 30 flood warnings are in place across Scotland.
The floodline service on Sepa’s website can be used to see where flood warnings have been put in place.
