The Environment Agency have issued a ‘be prepared’ flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast tomorrow (Wednesday).
Wednesday morning’s tide at around 10:30 is much higher than normal as unsettled weather brings strong southerly force 7 winds and large waves. Levels will be similar to those recorded in January this year.
For an hour either side of high tide, spray overtopping of sea defences and flooding of sea front roads, esplanades and car parks is expected. Water levels will be very high up slipways in Cowes and Medina Road at the floating bridge.
Properties near to the floating bridge may wish to install property protection as a precaution.
The weather increases tide table values by 0.48 m (surge) giving a forecast tide of 4.92 metres Chart Datum (2.33 mAOD) at Cowes, and 3.78m Chart Datum (1.8mAOD) at Yarmouth.
Tide levels remain high until Saturday, but will be much closer to normal high spring tide values.
