A large tidal surge is expected to affect Weymouth Harbour as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening and tomorrow morning 27/11/2019.
High water is at around 6:30 pm this evening 26/11/2019 and the morning of 27/11/2019 around 6:57 am. Flooding to roads and the harbour-side is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is the possibility of flooding of Weymouth Harbour.
The environment agency are closely monitoring the situation and their incident response staff are checking defences and closing gates.
* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/111WATWEYH
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What you should consider doing now:
* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, home insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.
