This alert is issued for the high tide at West Bay Harbour at 08:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 17th April and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide.
Strong winds are forecast to cause waves overtopping sea defences and sea spray at West Bay Harbour throughout the period between 7.30am and 9:30am.
Expect tides to be higher than usual.People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.We will continue to monitor the situation and reissue this Alert for any subsequent tides if required.Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level is 2.42 mAOD, this is 0.36 metres above astronomical tide level.
Forecast Wind direction is southerly and Force 6.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from Abbotsbury.
Groundwater levels at Kingston Russell borehole have levelled off and the risk of flooding is receding.
Some minor flooding to roads may continue, but with a more settled period forecast for the remainder of the week, a general improvement is expected.
Nearest town: 5.34 miles from Abbotsbury.
Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.
River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.
There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.
We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.
Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 12.57 miles from Abbotsbury.
Details of the previously issued Flood Alert have been updated.
River levels in the area remain above flood alert thresholds after a period of persistent wet weather.
There is further rainfall expected at the weekend with more settled weather expected next week.
We will continue to monitor the river levels and update this message if the situation changes.
Residents with flood protection equipment are advised to ensure that it remains operational.
Nearest town: 16.64 miles from Abbotsbury.
Groundwater levels across the West of Dorset have now started to fall back at nearly every monitoring point.
Some minor roads are still flooded however and some householders may experience problems with septic tanks.There is a chance of some heavy rain on Sunday which, when combined with the existing very wet conditions may lead to further problems.
Otherwise, more settled weather is expected next week and a real reduction in groundwater problems should follow.Motorists should take special care to ensure their own safety and to prevent their wash from flooding properties alongside roads that are under water.
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Abbotsbury.
Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A3066 and the A37 .
Due to: Roadworks.
Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 31 October 2019.
Nearest town: 3.9 miles from Abbotsbury.
Location: westbound between the junctions with the A37 and the A3066 .
Due to: Roadworks.
Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 31 October 2019.
Nearest town: 3.8 miles from Abbotsbury.
Location: eastbound between the A3066 and the junction with the A37 .
Due to: Planned Roadworks.
Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2022.
Nearest town: 4.3 miles from Abbotsbury.
Location: westbound between the A37 and the junction with the A3066 .
Due to: Planned Roadworks.
Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2022.
Nearest town: 4.46 miles from Abbotsbury.
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