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 and tomorrow morning.
Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first.
Be prepared.
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 times of high water
The times and dates of the forecast high waters for which this Flood Alert is in force start at 07:30 pm (Local time) on 08/10/2014 ( 06:30 pm GMT) and 08:00 am (Local time) on 09/10/2014 ( 07:00 am GMT).
The forecast wind direction is south westerly
The forecast wind strengths are Force 8
Stay tuned to radio weather, news and travel bulletins on Heart Solent, BBC Radio Solent, Wave 105, Wessex FM and The Bay.
- Be prepared to protect yourself and your property.
- Keep your colleagues informed about the situation.
- Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
- Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
- Farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
- Keep an eye on local water levels and weather conditions. Visit the Environment Agency website www.environment-agency.gov.uk for river level and flooding information.
- Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 using quickdial 04532 for up-to-date flooding information.
Contact
South West Region, Wessex Area
Flood Warning Duty Officer - Blandford
Area Incident Room
Rivers House
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8ST
Floodline: 0845 988 1188
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