A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians. Locally heavy rain may affect the area during Friday. There is a risk of localised flooding of low lying land and roads from surface water and small watercourses. At this stage the greatest risk is in the East of the area. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service.  If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23200

A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Scottish Borders. Locally heavy rain may affect the area during Friday. There is a risk of localised flooding of low lying land and roads from surface water and small watercourses. At this stage the greatest risk is in the East of the area. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service.  If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23400