The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Isle of Wight coast.
They warn that flooding is possible for the coast in Cowes today (Thursday).
Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first, so be prepared is the advice.
The detail
Time and date of first high water – 11:37 on 29/10/2015
Time and date of second high water – 13:41 on 29/10/2015
Predicted astronomical tide level – 2.31 mAOD
Forecast surge height – 0.19 m
Forecast high water level – 2.5 mAOD
Forecast high water level in Chart Datum – 5.24 mCD
Forecast wind direction – Southerly
Forecast wind strength – Force 5The forecast tide is a reasonably high spring tide. Water levels will be high around Cowes and minor spray overtopping of the sea defences will occur in low lying locations. No impacts are expected at Yarmouth.
Image: Howard Lake under CC BY 2.0
