Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for East coast of Dorset

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast high wind conditions during coming Spring tides.

We are expecting further unsettled weather which will may mean similar impacts for the next high tide this evening.

Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.

Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.

The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.

We will continue to monitor levels closely.

Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.

This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.

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