A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

Heavy thundery showers or rain may affect the region during Wednesday afternoon and evening, and during Thursday. There is a risk of significant localised flooding impacts from surface water and smaller rivers. Whilst not all locations will be affected where heavy rain does occur possible impacts include property flooding, flooding of roads and disruption to infrastructure. There is a small risk of danger to life. Particularly at risk are urban areas and the transport network.

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