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Gary Armstrong

Glasgow on flood alert as SEPA issue specific warning for Pollok Park

Glasgow is on flood alert after the city was hit by heavy overnight rain.

Meanwhile, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued a specific 'flood warning' for Pollok Country Park in the south side of the city.

The rain has continued to fall this morning (Sunday) as Glasgow prepares itself for strong winds with gusts of over 45mph forecast later today.

And SEPA advise of possible travel disruption as a result of potential flooding.

They say: "A flood alert has been issued for West Central Scotland.

"This alert is for coastal, river and surface water flooding.

"Tides will be higher than normal on Saturday and Sunday due to a storm surge. Combined with strong winds and waves, this could cause flooding and wave overtopping particularly for parts of the Firth of Clyde exposed to the west and southwest.

"Heavy rain combined with some limited snow melt could lead to a risk of minor surface water and river flooding throughout the weekend.

"Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads, with difficult driving conditions."

Furthermore, it is feared there are 'areas at risk' within Pollok Park, as a result of the high water level on the White Cart.

SEPA warn: "The flood warning level has been reached on the White Cart Water at Pollok Park due to a period of heavy rainfall on Saturday overnight into Sunday. Levels look set to peak during late Sunday morning.

"Areas at risk include the Police dog compound at Pollok Country Park, The Sawmill at Pollok House, Pollok Estates and Haggs Castle Golf Course."

For the weather forecast in full, visit the Met Office website, HERE.

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