People are being urged to prepare for the threat of flooding as Storm Ciarán hits later this week.
Significant inland flooding across parts of England is possible from Wednesday to Friday, with some significant coastal impacts possible but not expected on Thursday. Wind is to the main concern, with wind-driven waves leading to risk of flooding on the south coast and coastline in Yorkshire and the North East at high tide.
However, the impacts are not currently expected to be on the scale of Storm Babet.
Ben Lukey, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said:
Large waves and onshore gales caused by Storm Ciarán mean significant flooding is possible along parts of the south coast on Thursday, with minor impacts possible more widely. Flooding is also possible along parts of the coasts of Yorkshire and the north east on Thursday.
Heavy rain from the storm could see significant surface water flooding from Wednesday evening to Friday and rivers flood on Thursday and Friday in parts of the south and the north east.
Environment Agency teams are out on the ground operating assets, working with partners and present in those communities that have experienced flooding, looking to minimise the impact on residents.
We urge people to stay safe on the coast and to remember to take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades. Flooding of low-lying coastal roads is also possible and people must avoid driving through flood water, as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding and follow
