Flood Warning Info - Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth, between Longtown and Skinburness
Area Description
Gretna to Silloth including properties at Skinburness, Whinclose, Port Carlisle, Salt Cotes, Kirkbride, Port Carlisle, Boustead Hill, and Longburgh.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 16:07
Irish Sea
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Mossband Hall, Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Kirkbride, Skinburness and Silloth areas at 1:45 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Mossband Hall, Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Kirkbride, Skinburness and Silloth areas.
We have closed flood gates at Skinburness Marsh.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk.
After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no further flooding is expected.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.