The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast tomorrow (Tuesday).
Tuesday morning’s tide at 10:00 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with Westerly Force 5 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.6m. The total forecast tide is 4.73m Chart Datum (2.14 mAOD) at Cowes.
For 1 hour either side of high water, large waves will cause spray overtopping across the exposed coast at Freshwater Bay, Sandown, Shanklin, Gurnard and Ryde.
This may cause minor impact flooding of esplanades, sea front car parks and roads in these locations. As Cowes is sheltered from waves, impacts, if any, will be minimal.
An Environment Agency spokesperson has said:
“We do not expect property flooding. After this tide, the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
“We continue to monitor the forecast. At high tide, avoid parking, walking or driving at exposed sea front locations. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 28/01/2025.”
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