A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers.

A combination of high tides and strong westerly winds means that there is a risk of wave overtopping and hazardous conditions impacting the Churchill Barriers. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of Thursday mornings high tide (11.15 GMT)

Road closures are possible around the time of Thursday morning?s high tide (11.15 GMT) due to the risk of the volume of overtopping water directly impacting vehicles or the lack of visibility caused by excessive spray

To find out if the barriers are currently closed or open, please follow https://twitter.com/OIC_Roads.

Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.  Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.  This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service.  If you haven’t already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.

Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22513