A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Isle of Wight coast.
They say flooding is possible for the coast around the Isle of Wight. Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first.
The forecast is for Cowes at 12:30pm today (17/11/2016)
Water levels will be high up slipways through Cowes. Albany Road, East Cowes will flood although no property flooding is expected.
- Be prepared to protect yourself, family, pets and property.
- Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
- Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for up-to-date flooding information.
- Keep an eye on local water levels and weather conditions. Visit our website www.gov.uk/environment-agency for river level and flooding information.
- Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
- Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
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