A formal Government flood warning has been issued for the North Tyneside coast, with high tides and forecast weather conditions expected to cause flooding overnight. The Government's Floodline warning system has been activated, and many people in the area will have received phone notifications about the risk at Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and Cullercoats.
Businesses named in the alert
A number of coastal businesses have been explicitly referenced in the alert, including Riley's Fish Shack at Tynemouth's King Edward's Bay and Robinson Crusoe's Café on the Longsands. The flooding is expected to be caused by a combination of high tides and the forecast weather conditions.
The Floodline warning states: "High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 3:45AM to 5:45AM on Wednesday 28 October."
Locations most affected
"Locations most affected will be Cullercoats Bay Lifeboat Station. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one."
The warning adds: "This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes."
Flood warning area and weather outlook
The flood warning area includes properties such as Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club, and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory.
The overnight Met Office weather forecast suggests rain in the Whitley Bay area through to 10pm this evening, with a rising likelihood of further rain in the early hours, especially from 4am.
