Flood alerts covering the Essex Coast issued
FLOOD alerts have been issued for the Essex coast today.
The alert, issued by the Flood Information Service, covers the Brightlingsea seafront, Clacton promenade and Lee-over-Sands.
The alert said: “This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today between 12:30pm and 2:30pm, Wednesday 5th January.
“Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.”
The alert added: “We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate.
“We will update this message by 5pm this afternoon, Wednesday 5th January.”
Please send any pictures you have of flooding in these areas to dami.adewale@newsquest.co.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here