Flood alert for The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
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This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 00:30am and 02:30am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 9th September. The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.54mAODN at 01:30am on Tuesday 9th September, which is 0.34m above tide tables, wind Force 4, 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 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 9th September.
Flood alert area: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton, including Ipswich, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries.
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