Flood alert for The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
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This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Thursday 9th October. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to spring tides. Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.93mAODN at 2:00pm, on Thursday 9th October, which is 0.09m above tide tables, wind Force 3, Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Thursday 9th October.
Flood alert area: The Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat, including Jaywick, Brightlingsea, Mersea Island, Heybridge, Maldon and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries.
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