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Flood alert for Shetland given by Sepa

Shetland Times January 21, 2019 0
Flood alert for Shetland given by Sepa
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A flood alert has been issued for Shetland, with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency warning of high tides and strong winds.

Sepa says there is a risk of waves “overtopping” at exposed locations.

It says the periods of greater risk are around high water at 11:30pm on Monday and 11:30am on Tuesday.

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