First big autumn storm sweeps in
The remnants of a former hurricane have added strength to the first major storm of autumn to hit the Anglia region with gales and heavy rain forecast.
The remnants of a former hurricane have added strength to the first major storm of autumn to hit the Anglia region with gales and heavy rain forecast.
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey Quay.
"Properties are expected to flood at Bawdsey Quay and in front of the flood defences at Felixstowe Ferry. We are expecting high tide levels due to a combination of a tidal surge and high winds. This warning is in force until 1:30am on the 22 October 2014. We will continue to monitor levels closely."
The forecast high water is due at Harwich at 11.30pm on 21 October 2014.
By 1pm, the Environment Agency had issued two Flood Warnings and seven of the lower level Flood Alert
The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warning for coastal areas and tidal rivers in the Anglia region.
The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds on Monday night into Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo affect the UK.
The after-effects of the powerful hurricane that battered Bermuda are set to bring strong winds and rain to the British Isles