Storm surge threat passes on Lincolnshire coast - for now

The Strategic Command Group convened to oversee the State of Emergency in Lincolnshire, which was declared on Wednesday (11th January), have decided that the threat is now low and have made the decision that all agencies can return to business as usual.

Neil Rhodes, chief constable of Lincolnshire Police and chair of the Lincolnshire Resilience forum, said:

There were fears of a potential storm surge on the on the Lincolnshire East coast in Mablethorpe this morning. That risk has now passed. But there are warnings of a possible storm surge this evening.

Flood warnings are in place for parts of Lincolnshire. People are being told to prepare for large waves and possible flooding.

Around 100 soldiers from the Catterick army base have been deployed to Skegness, where about 3,000 residents have been urged to leave their homes or move upstairs.

Lincolnshire County Council is tweeting travel advice: