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| Scotland weather: Tidal surge 'could cause flooding' | Scotland weather: Tidal surge 'could cause flooding' |
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| A tidal surge combined with severe gale force winds could lead to flooding in coastal areas of western Scotland on Friday, the Met Office has said. | A tidal surge combined with severe gale force winds could lead to flooding in coastal areas of western Scotland on Friday, the Met Office has said. |
| The agency said heavy rain falling on already-saturated ground could also lead to localised inland flooding. | The agency said heavy rain falling on already-saturated ground could also lead to localised inland flooding. |
| It has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of rain and high wind for all areas of Scotland apart from Grampian and the Northern Isles. | It has issued yellow "be aware" warnings of rain and high wind for all areas of Scotland apart from Grampian and the Northern Isles. |
| Environment agency Sepa also has several flood warnings in place. | Environment agency Sepa also has several flood warnings in place. |
| The Met Office weather warning, which is in place for all of Friday, said: "Another spell of unsettled weather is expected with further wet and windy conditions likely across western areas in particular. | The Met Office weather warning, which is in place for all of Friday, said: "Another spell of unsettled weather is expected with further wet and windy conditions likely across western areas in particular. |
| "Tides will be very high, and the public should be aware of the risks of large waves and coastal flooding." | "Tides will be very high, and the public should be aware of the risks of large waves and coastal flooding." |
| It also warned the public to be aware of the risk of localised watercourse or surface water flooding. | It also warned the public to be aware of the risk of localised watercourse or surface water flooding. |
| The agency added: "A developing Atlantic low pressure system is expected to move north eastwards just to the west of Scotland on Friday. | The agency added: "A developing Atlantic low pressure system is expected to move north eastwards just to the west of Scotland on Friday. |
| "This will push further bands of locally heavy rain across the area with more than 20mm quite widely. Given existing levels of saturation, this is likely to lead to some flooding." | "This will push further bands of locally heavy rain across the area with more than 20mm quite widely. Given existing levels of saturation, this is likely to lead to some flooding." |
| The Scottish government said the tidal surge was expected at lunchtime on Friday, particularly around the Firth of Clyde, Solway Firth and Ayrshire. | The Scottish government said the tidal surge was expected at lunchtime on Friday, particularly around the Firth of Clyde, Solway Firth and Ayrshire. |
| Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse urged people to remain vigilant to the latest weather and flooding warnings for Scotland. | Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse urged people to remain vigilant to the latest weather and flooding warnings for Scotland. |
| Returning to work | Returning to work |
| He said: "Sepa and the Met Office continue to monitor the impact that the forecast heavy rain and high tides and a tidal surge could have in some coastal areas tomorrow (Friday). | He said: "Sepa and the Met Office continue to monitor the impact that the forecast heavy rain and high tides and a tidal surge could have in some coastal areas tomorrow (Friday). |
| "While local responders are being kept informed, to make appropriate preparations, I urge people in areas surrounding the Firth of Clyde, Solway Firth and the Ayrshire coast to listen to local radio and to check the news and weather online so that they can remain vigilant to any weather disruption. | "While local responders are being kept informed, to make appropriate preparations, I urge people in areas surrounding the Firth of Clyde, Solway Firth and the Ayrshire coast to listen to local radio and to check the news and weather online so that they can remain vigilant to any weather disruption. |
| "Those living in areas affected by recent flooding in locations such as Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders and Tayside should be aware that saturated river catchments may react more quickly than normal to the rain we anticipate throughout Friday, with up to 50mm predicted on higher ground, but less at lower levels. | "Those living in areas affected by recent flooding in locations such as Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders and Tayside should be aware that saturated river catchments may react more quickly than normal to the rain we anticipate throughout Friday, with up to 50mm predicted on higher ground, but less at lower levels. |
| "Sepa's Floodline website is a very useful resource for the latest alerts and warnings, as a dynamic weather situation develops. Users can sign up to receive Floodline warnings direct to their mobile phone. This will help everyone to take appropriate and timely action to protect their homes and business premises." | "Sepa's Floodline website is a very useful resource for the latest alerts and warnings, as a dynamic weather situation develops. Users can sign up to receive Floodline warnings direct to their mobile phone. This will help everyone to take appropriate and timely action to protect their homes and business premises." |
| He also asked people to check up on friends or neighbours, especially those who are elderly or vulnerable, to ensure that no-one is caught out if weather conditions deteriorate significantly. | He also asked people to check up on friends or neighbours, especially those who are elderly or vulnerable, to ensure that no-one is caught out if weather conditions deteriorate significantly. |
| Mr Wheelhouse added: "For people who are returning to work - it makes sense to allow extra time for their journeys. If you're planning to use a ferry, particularly on the west coast, make sure you check on sailings in advance as these have the potential to be delayed or cancelled. | Mr Wheelhouse added: "For people who are returning to work - it makes sense to allow extra time for their journeys. If you're planning to use a ferry, particularly on the west coast, make sure you check on sailings in advance as these have the potential to be delayed or cancelled. |
| "Rail services also have potential for disruption in exposed coastal locations." | "Rail services also have potential for disruption in exposed coastal locations." |
| Earlier this week around 150 people were evacuated from their properties after torrential rain on 30 December, with Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire particularly badly hit. | |
| Seven people were airlifted to safety by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from a farmhouse near Closeburn in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, after it was cut off by flood water. | |
| Around 40 houses in Kirkconnel, Dumfries and Galloway, were evacuated, as were 25 in Dumfries after the River Nith burst its banks, flooding the Whitesands area. | |
| In Dundee, 50 properties were evacuated after heavy rain caused a wall to collapse and a landslide at the rear of properties in Gardner Street. | |
| A total of 26,500 homes in Scotland experienced power disruptions due to storms over the festive period. | A total of 26,500 homes in Scotland experienced power disruptions due to storms over the festive period. |