The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast tomorrow (Monday).
Monday morning’s tide at 09:30 is set to be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The resulting adverse weather increases tide table values by 0.93m.
For 1 hour either side of high water, large waves will cause spray overtopping and over washing of defences across the exposed coast at Freshwater Bay, Sandown, Shanklin, Gurnard and Ryde.
This will flood 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. Monday evening’s tide at 22:12 on is forecast to be 30 cm lower.
“No further flood 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 14:00 on 27/01/2025.”
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