High Tide - Flood Warning Swanage

17:52 The Environment Agency have issued a coastal flood warning for Swanage.

FLOODING IS EXPECTED. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

Environment Agency Flood line number 0845 9881188 Quickdial 166109

HW Poole Harbour is 2100, with a stand until 2200 with a height of 2.1m. However low pressure which could give an extra 0.5m of tidal height.

In the case of emergency call HM Coastguard 999

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There are three levels of warning.

Serious weather

There seems no let up in the weather . The latest warning


Stay out of flooding , keep away from coastal areas.

In an emergency on the coast - dial 999 and ask for Coastguard.

Beach

The storms over the last few days has moved a lot of stones onto the beach (and road). Hopefully the road will be opened again tomorrow once cleaned up.

Storm force 10

Pictures from today's patrol.

Looking north towards Ballard, not much beach left.  A lot of debris washed up, including various beach huts damaged in the week.




Large waves saw several surfers in the water along with some jet skis.  Several surfers were also seen in Durlston bay where the waves and conditions were much worse. Whilst visiting the NCI lookout a gust of wind recorded force 10 on the weather gauge.

  Finally at Durlston waves were hitting the cliff face causing the spray to clear the top of the cliff over 120ft above.

Storm damage

Following this weeks bad weather, another slip causing damage to a beach hut.

Foolish Behaviour?

There's some great footage of the storms over on the BBC website - including some from here in Dorset.
But what do we think of the chap at Lyme Regis, 37 seconds in?  Foolish, or um, really foolish?

More weather warnings

Further weather warnings issued.

Weather update

This evening after the heavy seas. Shore Road will remain closed till its cleaned up.

Flood Warning

A warning has been issued for Swanage tomorrow.

Important Information.

A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Swanage Bay .

Flooding is expected for The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem tomorrow .

Immediate action required.

The following Flood Warning 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 Warning is in force is: 12:00 pm (Local time) on 05/02/2014.
The forecast wind direction is South South West and the forecast wind strength is Force 9.
Very strong winds and high waves are expected along the Dorset coast overnight and on Wednesday morning. The public are advised to stay away from sea fronts and beaches as conditions represent a significant risk to life. Cliffs are also likely to be unstable following the storm conditions.



Stay tuned to radio weather, news and travel bulletins on Heart Solent, BBC Radio Solent and Wave 105.

- Act now to protect yourself and your property.

- Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.

- Keep your colleagues and customers informed of the situation.

- If it's safe to do so, block doors with flood boards or sandbags and cover airbricks and other ventilation holes.

- If it's safe, move stock and valuable items to a safe place.

- Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

- Turn off gas, electricity and water if your property is about to flood. Never touch an electrical switch if you are standing in water.

Rough times

Mother Nature again being wild today.










Remember to keep well clear and safe - the bottom photo was taken from the safety of a cafe .