Severe flood warnings are in place on parts of the east coast of England, with the Environment Agency warning of "extreme danger to life and property".
Severe flood warnings are in place on parts of the east coast of England, with the Environment Agency warning of "extreme danger to life and property".
A tidal surge caused by strong winds and low pressure is expected in the English Channel, reaching up to 9.5ft (2.89m) above normal sea levels.
A tidal surge caused by strong winds and low pressure is expected in the English Channel, reaching up to 9.5ft (2.89m) above normal sea levels.
Norfolk and Suffolk have six severe flood warnings. Parts of Kent have also been put on alert over the surge.
Norfolk and Suffolk have six severe flood warnings. Parts of Kent have also been put on alert over the surge.
The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London.
The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London.
The flood alerts are a response to weather and tide patterns being tracked this week by the Environment Agency and the Met Office.
The flood alerts are a response to weather and tide patterns being tracked this week by the Environment Agency and the Met Office.
'Act now'
'Act now'
It has led to six severe flood warnings, five flood warnings and 19 flood watches nationally, concentrated on Norfolk, Suffolk and the north Kent coast.
It has led to six severe flood warnings, five flood warnings and 19 flood watches nationally, concentrated on Norfolk, Suffolk and the north Kent coast.
The severe warnings in place between Winterton, Norfolk; and Aldeburgh, Suffolk; carry an Environment Agency alert stating: "Severe flooding is expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now."
The severe warnings in place between Winterton, Norfolk; and Aldeburgh, Suffolk; carry an Environment Agency alert stating: "Severe flooding is expected. There is extreme danger to life and property. Act now."
From the north Kent coast around to Sandwich and Deal, people are being asked to keep an eye on the weather and tides.
From the north Kent coast around to Sandwich and Deal, people are being asked to keep an eye on the weather and tides.
The impact there is expected to be less severe - with predicted tides 5ft (1.5m) above average - but there is still a risk of localised flooding.
The impact there is expected to be less severe - with predicted tides 5ft (1.5m) above average - but there is still a risk of localised flooding.
The Environment Agency and Met Office will be constantly assessing the tidal and storm situation throughout Thursday evening and Friday morning.
The Environment Agency and Met Office will be constantly assessing the tidal and storm situation throughout Thursday evening and Friday morning.
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