Flood alert for Coastal areas of West Wittering to Medmerry
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Thursday's early morning tide at 01:45 on 19/12/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.66 m. The total forecast tide is 5.19 metres Chart Datum (2.45 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 2 hours either side of high water, the strong winds and large waves may push the tide to the top of the beach at Bracklesham, with possibility of a small amount of water flowing into ditches behind. Spray could also affect beach top properties at the end of West Sands Lane and Medmerry. Thursday afternoon's tide at 14:00 19/12/2024 is forecast to be 34 cm lower (2.16 mAOD). Strong winds and large waves are forecast for the next five days. However, as tide levels will generally fall over the week ahead, flood risk should reduce from Thursday afternoon, through to next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. Stormy seas are dangerous, with shingle debris contained, carried and thrown in the spray. Avoid Medmerry sea front at high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 19/12/2024.
Flood alert area: Coastal areas between West Wittering and Medmerry, including Bracklesham Drive, caravan parks, West Sands, Selsey Country Club and Ferry Farm.
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