A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Findhorn, Nairn, Moray and Speyside.

This Flood Alert is for river, surface water and coastal flood risk.

Spells of persistent rain are expected to affect the area from late Wednesday onwards, this will be accompanied by strong south easterly winds and initially some melting snow. Rivers in the area will respond to this later on Wednesday and are likely to peak on Thursday, remaining high through into Friday. Flooding to low-lying land and roads is expected to cause some disruption and flooding to low-lying properties or parts of communities is possible. There may be a danger to life due to deep fast flowing water.

In coastal areas spring tides, coupled with large onshore waves mean that some localised flooding along coastal roads and promenades is possible.

SEPA will continue to monitor the situation and further updates will appear here as the situation develops.

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 22300