Flood alert for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, but property flooding is not expected. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. The first forecast high water is at 8:45 PM on Thursday 19/09/2024 with a level of 6.68 mAODN with North-Easterly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:00 AM on Friday 20/09/2024 with a level of 6.31 mAODN with North-Easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
This flood alert is likely to remain in force up to and including the high tide at 10 PM on Saturday evening, 21/09/2024, but no property flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads in and around Porlock Weir as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on Friday 20/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir.
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