A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Cowes, East Cowes and Newport.
Flooding is expected for the coastal areas at Cowes and East Cowes, and tidal areas of Newport and immediate action is required.
The warning reads:
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions.
Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water.
Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Triggered during industrial action
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this warning message.
During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Follow the flood warning by visiting the EA website.
