A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast, with the Environment Agency stating that tomorrow’s tide is going to be higher than normal.
Unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds will see tide table values increase by 0.24m on Wednesday. The total forecast tide is 4.78 metres Chart Datum (2.19 mAOD) at Cowes.
For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect some seafront roads, esplanades and car parks across the Island. Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and the floating bridge. In East Cowes, seawater forced up through drains may cause very minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.
After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected, although tide levels are a little elevated until Friday.
According to the Environment Agency, the tide should be at least 10 cm below the top of front door steps at Medina Road. As a very precautionary measure, flood protection could be installed 1 hour before high tide.
