Flood Warning Info - Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

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Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir.

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2024 17:14

Bristol Channel

Storm Darragh will bring very strong winds, and the potential for large waves and spray overtopping, along the coastline during high tide tomorrow morning. Flooding is possible two hours each side of the high tide at 10:15 AM, on Saturday morning, 07/12/2024. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. The detailed tidal forecast for Saturday morning at 10:15AM, is a peak level at Hinkley Point of 4.78 mAODN, with a westerly force 10 wind. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Tidal conditions are expected to improve tomorrow evening and no flooding is expected. This message will be updated by 12:00AM on Saturday 06/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Sep 2024 13:50

Bristol Channel

The criteria for this flood warning will be just met for the tide tonight and so there is the risk of flooding to the most vulnerable properties in Porlock Weir. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Flooding is possible two hours each side of the high tide at 9:30 PM tonight. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Tidal conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning but the flood alert will remain in force. The forecast high water at Hinkley Point is 9:30 PM on Friday 20/09/2024 with a level of 6.86 mAODN and North-Easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates. We will remove this message by 11:00 AM on 21/09/2024.

Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:37

Bristol Channel

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.12 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:24

Bristol Channel

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.04 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:36

Bristol Channel

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:45 AM on 13/03/2024. Flooding is expected at the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low-lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. between 08:45 AM and 09:00 AM on 13/03/2024. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products and plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 20:39

Bristol Channel

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 7:45 AM on 12/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir.. Flooding is expected at the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM on 12/03/2024. The forecast is for rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products and plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 12:55

Bristol Channel

This Flood Warning has been issued for the high tide on Monday morning. The forecast high water is 8:30 AM on 12/02/2024 and the forecast tide level is 6.96 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 north westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. The flooding of property may occur one or two hours before and after the high tide time. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products you have. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2023 20:13

Bristol Channel

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.

Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:29

Bristol Channel

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2023 18:42

Bristol Channel

This Flood Warning has been issued as a result of a forecast update for tonight’s high spring tide. The forecast high water is 19:30 on 30/09/2023 and the forecast tide level is 6.98m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 4 south-easterly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high-water time at Hinkley Point. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. Flooding to the quayside roads and access is expected, and conditions may apply for a period either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous. We are monitoring the situation and this warning will be reviewed tomorrow, 01/10/2023.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 19:21

Bristol Channel

Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2023 16:58

Bristol Channel

This flood warning has been issued as a result of high spring tides, storm surge and strong winds. The forecast high water is 08:15 on 22/02/2023 and the forecast tide level is 6.88m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 North-westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to the quayside roads and across access is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous. We are monitoring the situation and this warning will be reviewed tomorrow, 22/02/2023.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:00

Bristol Channel

Large waves with sea spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 21:00 on 20/2/22 with a level of 6.09 mAOD and a Force 9 Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 21/2/22 with a level of 6.03 mAOD and a Force 8 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Master’s office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low-lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Coastal conditions should ease for the 21/2/22 high tide at 22:00. Incident response staff continue to monitor the situation. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 13:00 on Monday, 21/2/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:51

Bristol Channel

Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe winds across the Somerset coast early Friday, coinciding with spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast. Forecast high water is 07:45 on 18/2/22 with a level of 6.7 mAOD and a Force 8 South-west wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point; mAOD is height above average sea level. Flooding is possible three hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low-lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Strong winds are expected to continue throughout the day. Please be careful, especially along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message as the situation changes and new information is available.

Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2021 14:50

Bristol Channel

The combination of spring tides and strong winds may result in waves overtopping sea defences. The first forecast high water is 21:00 on 07/12/21, with a level of 6.58 mAOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is 09:15 on 08/12/2021, with a level of 6.19 mAOD and a Force 8 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkely Point, mAOD is height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding of the most vulnerable properties and this may occur one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk include properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. High winds will continue during Wednesday but this flood warning is unlikely to be in force for the high tide at 21:45 due to falling high tides. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Wednesday, 08/12/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2021 12:24

Bristol Channel

The combination of spring tides and strong winds may result in waves overtopping sea defences. The forecast high water is at 18:30 on Saturday evening, 04/12/21, with a level of 6.35 mAOD and a Force 7 North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkely Point, mAOD is height above average sea level. Flooding to coastal areas and the most vulnerable properties is possible and may occur one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. High spring tides will continue until Tuesday 07/12/21 but this flood warning is unlikely to be reissued after Saturday as the wind strength is forecast to reduce. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Sunday, 05/12/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 3 Dec 2021 16:57

Bristol Channel

The combination of spring tides and strong winds may result in waves overtopping sea defences. The forecast high water is at 06:15 on Saturday morning, 04/12/21, with a level of 6.48 mAOD and a Force 7 North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkely Point, mAOD is height above average sea level. Flooding to coastal areas and the most vulnerable properties is possible and may occur one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. High spring tides will continue until Tuesday 07/12/21 but this flood warning is unlikely to be reissued as the wind strength is forecast to reduce. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Saturday, 04/12/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2021 16:18

Bristol Channel

Waves may overtop sea defences at Porlock Weir due to high spring tides and strong winds. The forecast high water is 06:45 on Saturday 13/03/21 with a level of 6.26 mAOD and a Force 7 West North Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Sunday 14/03/21 or as the situation changes

Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:10

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Porlock Weir due to high spring tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 19:30 on 16/11/20 with a level of 6.95 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our field team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday, 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:33

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Porlock Weir due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.03 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:00 on 16/11/20 with a level of 6.95 mAOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We are closely monitoring the situation. Flood gates are closed. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/20 or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:07

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Porlock Weir due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:00 on 14/11/20 with a level of 7.12 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 06:30 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.02 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Sunday 15/11/20 or as the situation changes

Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2020 09:09

Bristol Channel

Minor coastal flooding is possible due to high spring tides and increasing wind. Forecast high water is 08:15, 19/10/20, with a level of 6.92 mAOD and a Force 4 SouthEasterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and properties is possible, conditions may also apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and consider installing property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated later today, 19/10/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 25 Aug 2020 19:15

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Porlock Weir with sea spray expected as a result of strong winds. Forecast high water is 00:15 on 25/08/20 with a level of 4.79 mAOD and a Force 8 to 9 westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow, 26/08/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 12:21

Bristol Channel

High spring tides combined with a tidal surge and strong winds may lead to overtopping of sea defences. However, the forecast tide height is predicted to be lower than those reached on Wednesday evening. Forecast high water is 21:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.19 mAOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:15 on 13/03/20 with a level of 6.85 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley and mAOD is height above average sea level. There remains the risk of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point. This includes properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. We have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 12:08

Bristol Channel

High spring tides may lead to overtopping of sea defences. Forecast high water is 20:15 on 11/03/20 with a level of 7.45 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:45 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.38 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point. This includes properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until the high tides at 21:00 on 12/03/20 at Porlock Weir. We have operational gangs out on site to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:44

Bristol Channel

Waves may overtop sea defences at Porlock as a result of rising spring high tides. First forecast high water is 19:30 on 10/03/20 with a level of 6.86 m AOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:00 on 11/03/20 with a level of 7.16 m AOD and Force 4 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide and expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:15 on 14/03/20 at Porlock. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 11/03/20.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:25

Bristol Channel

Though the immediate impact of the recent strong winds and spring tides steadily reduces a flood risk remains for high water on Thursday 13/02/20. High tide is 09:30 on Thursday 13/02/20 with a level of 7.3m AOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around an hour either side of the this time between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties and businesses on the lockside, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at at Porlock Weir. Exposed sea front properties may be affected as local wind strengths and direction may be very changeable. With Storm Dennis due to arrive on Saturday 15/02/20 our incident response staff are monitoring coastal conditions closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Thursday 13/02/20 or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:48

Bristol Channel

Recent strong winds and tidal surge have reduced in intensity but this spring tide sequence will continue to impact the North Somerset coastline until Wednesday 12/02/20. First high tide is 20:45 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:00 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties and businesses on the lockside, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties at Porlock Weir. Vulnerable sea front properties could be impacted at high tide as forecast winds are very changeable. Our incident response staff are monitoring the local situation closely. Stay aware in case a further warning is issued. This message will be updated tomorrow 11/02/20 or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:11

Bristol Channel

Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:52

Bristol Channel

Strong onshore winds and tidal surge will affect the North Somerset coastline during this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 20:00 on Monday 10/02/20 with a level of 6.63m AOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 08:15 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 6.82m AOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected by conditions during these high tides. Our incident response staff continue monitor the local situation closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 13:14

Bristol Channel

Storm Ciara will bring strong onshore winds and a tidal surge during this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 19:00 on 09/02/20 with a level of 6.7m AOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Second high tide is 07:30 on 10/02/20 with a level of 6.67m AOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide for the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected by conditions during these high tides. Our incident response staff continue monitor the storm surge and local situations closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.