Weather warning

West Sussex residents are being urged to take care while on the coastline after a warning about high winds and rain was issued by the Environment Agency.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Aug 2007, 14:21 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:48 BST

Unseasonably wet and windy weather has been forecast by the Met Office which is expected to worsen throughout today (Tuesday), becoming worse tomorrow.

Totals of 20 to 30mm are likely to build up in many places, while gales of up to 60mph are expected to hit the coastline.

The Environment Agency has said that spring tides today and tomorrow could combine with strong winds which could also lead to spray overtopping flood defences. However the risk of widespread flooding has been deemed to be low.

It has also warned that the expected weather could cause some disruption to the transport system and to holidaymakers.

Environment Agency staff are checking flood defences, ensuring rivers are free from debris, monitoring river flows, levels and rain gauge stations.

For up-to-date information on flood warnings ring the Environment Agency's floodline number 0845 988 1188 or visitwww.environment-agency.gov.uk.