FLOOD ALERT STILL IN FORCE FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT COAST SAYS ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

The Environment Agency says that this morning’s (Monday’s) high tide will be higher than normal, with coastal flooding still possible. Over the weekend a flood alert was issued for the Isle of Wight coast, as adverse weather hit. Now, an update has been provided to that alert – which remains in force. It’s said that this morning’s tide at 11:30 will be higher by 0.19m due to adverse weather, with light South Easterly Force 3 winds. The total forecast tide is 4.58 metres Chart Datum (1.99 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. At Medina Road, near the Floating Bridge, the tide may rise to be only 0.1m below the top of front door steps. As a precautionary measure, and if you have it, it is recommended that flood protection is installed at Medina Road 1 hour before high tide. Tonight’s high tide – at just gone midnight – is forecast to be higher, with further advice expected from the Environment Agency this afternoon.