Storm surge threat passes on Lincolnshire coast - for now
There were fears of a potential storm surge on the on the Lincolnshire East coast this morning. That risk has now passed. But there are warnings of a possible storm surge this evening.
Severe weather on Lincolnshire's East Coast low
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:
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