HIGH ALERT
Popular seaside town hit with red alert flood warning as thousands of Brits urged to ‘act now’ and ‘stay away’
Residents have been warned of 'dangerous' large waves and sea spray
A RED flood warning has been issued for a popular seaside town, warning thousands to "act now" and "stay away" as a dangerously high tide rolls in.
Residents in Whitby, North Yorkshire, have been urgently warned to take action immediately with their "flood plans" ahead of a high tide this evening.
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Businesses have also been told to take action as soon as possible as dangerously high tides and extreme weather conditions are set to strike the picturesque town between 4pm and 6.45pm today.
The warning, issued by Floodline, has said the worst affected parts of the town are likely to be the harbour and its surrounding areas.
People have been urged to "stay away" from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
Much of the River Esk in the town is expected to overflow, impacting roads and businesses, according to a map released by the flooding agency.
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Areas under the warning include both marina car parks in the town as well as the northern end of Whitby railway station.
High tides are expected to peak at around 5.30pm today.
A statement from Floodline said: "High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding Today.
"Flooding is expected on Sunday 30/03/2025, between 4:00 PM- 6:45 PM."
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"The Whitby Harbour areas are most at risk, including Abraham's Quay, Pier Road, New Quay Road, Church Street, Campion Dock and Bagdale Road."
It added: "We will continue to monitor levels closely.
"Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
"Consider enacting your flood plan."
A number of other areas across the UK have also been issued flood warnings ahead of expected high tides in the early hours of Monday.
The Environment Agency has said unusually high tides, worsened by strong winds, are expected between 12.30am and 2am across Kent and Sussex.
In West Sussex, a red warning is in place for Bosham and West Itchenor, while Kent has two warnings for the coast from Littlestone Golf Course to Dungeness as well as for the coast at St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover, Folkestone, and Sandgate.
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