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| Scotland weather: Tidal surge flood problems mount | Scotland weather: Tidal surge flood problems mount |
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| A tidal surge combined with severe gale force winds is leading to flooding problems in coastal areas of western and southern Scotland. | A tidal surge combined with severe gale force winds is leading to flooding problems in coastal areas of western and southern Scotland. |
| The Met Office said heavy rain falling on already-saturated ground could also lead to localised inland flooding. | The Met Office 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 has almost 40 flood warnings in place. | Environment agency Sepa has almost 40 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." |
| Huge waves have been crashing over the lighthouse at Ardrossan, where the coastguard has described conditions as "horrendous". | Huge waves have been crashing over the lighthouse at Ardrossan, where the coastguard has described conditions as "horrendous". |
| In Edinburgh, high winds forced the closure of Edinburgh Castle and West Princes Street Gardens, and masonry from a chimney stack fell from a building in Marshall Street. No-one was hurt. | |
| People in Helensburgh said they were experiencing the worst conditions in many years, with the esplanade flooded and closed at various points. | |
| Police Scotland have warned that water levels at Fort William at 19:00 will be much higher than usual. | |
| Strong south westerly winds will result in large waves, with a risk of flooding at exposed coastal areas. | Strong south westerly winds will result in large waves, with a risk of flooding at exposed coastal areas. |
| They said the impact could be "severe". | They said the impact could be "severe". |
| P&O Ferries have suspended all of its ferries from Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway to Larne in Northern Ireland until further notice. | P&O Ferries have suspended all of its ferries from Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway to Larne in Northern Ireland until further notice. |
| Strong winds also saw the A75 in the region closed after a lorry left the road near Carrutherstown. | Strong winds also saw the A75 in the region closed after a lorry left the road near Carrutherstown. |
| A flood alert has been issued for the Whitesands in Dumfries which saw the River Nith overflow at around midday. | A flood alert has been issued for the Whitesands in Dumfries which saw the River Nith overflow at around midday. |
| However, police said it was not anticipated it would reach the same levels as on 30 December. | However, police said it was not anticipated it would reach the same levels as on 30 December. |
| A "severe risk" of flooding along the entire Dumfries and Galloway coastline was forecast with peak times forecast between 12:40 at Portpatrick through to 13:20 at Annan. | A "severe risk" of flooding along the entire Dumfries and Galloway coastline was forecast with peak times forecast between 12:40 at Portpatrick through to 13:20 at Annan. |
| The Kelton to Glencaple road was completely flooded and blocked.and the roadway near Kingholm Quay also blocked. | The Kelton to Glencaple road was completely flooded and blocked.and the roadway near Kingholm Quay also blocked. |
| 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. |
| 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 evacuations | Earlier evacuations |
| Earlier this week about 150 people were evacuated from their properties after torrential rain on 30 December, with Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire particularly badly hit. | Earlier this week about 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
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