A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for East Coast of Dorset.
Flooding is possible for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour this evening.
Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first.
Be prepared.
The flood alert for the East Coast of Dorset will remain in force overnight, as a precaution, following Storm Imogen. The time of the high tides along the coast are Preston Beach 19:00; Swanage 20:45; Poole Harbour 21:15; Christchurch Harbour 21:13. Waves will continue to affect the open coast, although easterly facing coasts will be more sheltered. The forecast wind strength is force 6 to 8. The wind direction is westerly.
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Monday, 8 February 2016
Friday, 1 January 2016
Flood Warning
East Coast of Dorset
This Flood Alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Weymouth, Preston Beach and Swanage and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. The time and date of the forecast high water for which this Flood Alert is in force is : 05:30 am (Local time) on 02/01/2016. The forecast wind direction is Southerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 8.
What to do now?
After a flood alert or warning has been issued, listen to local radio for updates or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Warning No Longer In Force? This means no further flooding is currently expected in your area. However, be careful, Flood water may still be around for several days.
Visit the Environment Agency Website for more details and tips on what to do.
Environment Agency Floodline
0345 988 1188
This Flood Alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Weymouth, Preston Beach and Swanage and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. The time and date of the forecast high water for which this Flood Alert is in force is : 05:30 am (Local time) on 02/01/2016. The forecast wind direction is Southerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 8.
What to do now?
After a flood alert or warning has been issued, listen to local radio for updates or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Warning No Longer In Force? This means no further flooding is currently expected in your area. However, be careful, Flood water may still be around for several days.
Visit the Environment Agency Website for more details and tips on what to do.
Environment Agency Floodline
0345 988 1188
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