Flood alert for South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary
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Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
High water at Falmouth on Tuesday is at 19:14 and Wednesday at 07:33. Flooding is possible an hour either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Low lying coastal communities are particularly at risk including Mevagissey, Portmellon, St Mawes, Swanpool, East Portholland, Par, and Polkerris.
Take care near the coast. Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions will worsen again for both high tides on Wednesday, bringing a further risk of flooding. A flood warning is also in force.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by midday on Wednesday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Falmouth on Tuesday is 2.83 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be around 0.2m above tide table level. Force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 2.7m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood alert area: Lizard Point to Gribbin Head including Coverack, the tidal Helford Estuary, Falmouth, St Mawes, Gorran Haven, Portmellon, Mevagissey, Pentewan and Par.
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