SEPA Flood watch updates for Argyll
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The following Argyll-related FLOOD WATCH notices have been issued today (21st November) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Note that Flood Watch notices are serious alerts but of lower urgency than Flood Warnings and Severe Flood Warnings.
A Flood Watch notice means that flooding is possible. It is issued in response to weather, tidal conditions or river levels. It indicates that flooding may occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.
SEPA advise that if you think your property is at risk of flooding, a Flood Watch notice will indicate that vigilance is required. This warning may also help people who keep livestock or animals, those who plan to travel, and those who have business premises in the area.
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Argyll Rivers and Loch Lomond
A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for this area as of 21st November 2009 at 10:40 am.
A period of further rainfall is forecast for this area today and given that river and loch levels remain high, combined with saturated catchments could lead to some localised flooding.
This FLOOD WATCH is now in force until further notice.
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Firth of Lorn coast from the Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point
A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for this area as of 21st November 2009 9:37 am.
The present strong easterly winds will prevail across the area for much of Saturday. This will maintain a significant storm surge element within this afternoon’s high tides and average water levels may be up to 0.55m above expected tide levels. Wave action from this will be potentially damaging and any low lying coastal areas may encounter localised flooding.
This afternoon’s high tides will be at 16:45 at Port Ellen
This FLOOD WATCH is now in force until further notice.
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Firth of Clyde Coastal Areas
A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for this areas as of 21st November 2009 at 9:15 am.
High winds a strong surge are forecast today and into tomorrow. High tide in the Millport area is likely to occur around 14:45. Low lying and exposed areas along the Inverclyde coast could also potentially be at risk of both wave overspill and localised flooding with peak levels for this area forecast for around 4pm.
SEPA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the situation develops.
This FLOOD WATCH is now in force until further notice.
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November 21st, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Got an SNP survey and leaflet through my door today in the middle of a typhoon. Are you guys nuts?
November 21st, 2009 at 11:31 pm
i’d be happy to shred and the propaganda for you willie – help the environment
November 24th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Congratulations to all those hardy souls who braved the horrehdous weather conditions at the weekend on behalf of the SNP Westminster candidate Mike Mackenzie.
It is that kind of can do atitude, regardles of who it is directed towards that will make this great Country of ours better than it already is.
I am surprised at Kintyre1′s bitterness towards the SNP. It was not so long ago that he himself would have been out there with them.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
you’re having a laugh !