Flood warnings and alerts have been issued for several areas along the Yorkshire Coast due to anticipated high tides over the weekend of 18-20 October 2024.
The UK government's flood information service has issued this information, urging residents and visitors to be prepared and take necessary precautions.
Flood Alerts
- Bridlington to Barmston: A flood alert is in place for the North Sea coast from Bridlington to Barmston. This alert warns that flooding is possible around the high tide between 5:30 AM and 6:45 AM on Saturday, 19 October 2024. Areas most at risk include low-lying land and roads near the coast.
- Mappleton to Spurn Point: Another flood alert covers the North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point, including areas like Withernsea, Easington, and Kilnsea. This alert highlights the risk of flooding from both high tides and large waves. Specifically, it warns of potential flooding between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Friday, 18 October and between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on Saturday, 19 October 2024. The alert further notes the expectation of overtopping waves and wind-blown spray along this stretch of coastline.
- Staithes to Whitby: The North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk, is also under a flood alert. This alert warns of possible flooding around the high tide between 4:45 AM and 6:30 AM on Saturday, 19 October 2024, particularly in low-lying areas and roads near the coast, including Whitby and its harbour area.
All three flood alerts stress that further flooding is possible throughout the weekend due to higher-than-normal tides. They advise the public to stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Flood Warnings
In addition to the flood alerts, more severe flood warnings, indicating that flooding is expected, have been issued for specific locations in Bridlington:
- Harbour Road and Floral Pavilion: This flood warning covers the north side of the Bridlington dock area, properties on Harbour Road, and the Floral Pavilion. Flooding is expected in these areas between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
- South Pier: A separate flood warning has been issued for the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty in Bridlington, including adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is anticipated between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
Both flood warnings highlight that the high tides are expected to continue into the weekend, raising the possibility of the warnings being re-issued for subsequent tides on Sunday.
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