A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency (EA). They say flooding is possible for the coast around the Isle of Wight.
Residents are warned to ‘Be prepared’.
The alert, which was issued at 5.22am this morning (Wednesday) reads:
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Stay up to date with the alert by visiting the EA Website.
Image: © With kind permission of Richard / Oblivion Head