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: 19.83 miles from Ansty Cross.
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: 11.03 miles from Ansty Cross.
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: 9.68 miles from Ansty Cross.
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: 5.95 miles from Ansty Cross.
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase 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.The roads at Minchington, Monkton up Wimborne and Stubhamton are still under water and there is a lot of standing water on fields.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: 18.14 miles from Ansty Cross.
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: 4.89 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A359 and the A371 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 08:00 on 26 April 2019 to 16:00 on 26 April 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.31 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A354 Puddletown and the A31 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Due to: Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 09:30 on 24 April 2019 to 15:00 on 24 April 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.96 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: westbound between the junctions with the A350 and the A371 .
Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.
Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 April 2019 to 06:00 on 25 April 2019.
Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.06 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: eastbound between the A341 and the junction with the A348 .
Due to: Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 April 2019 to 06:00 on 17 April 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 April 2019 to 26 April 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: westbound between the A348 and the junction with the A341 .
Due to: Roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 April 2019 to 06:00 on 17 April 2019.
Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 April 2019 to 26 April 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.91 miles from Ansty Cross.
Location: westbound.
Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status : Pending.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2019 to 06:00 on 1 May 2019.
Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 May 2019 to 06:00 on 9 May 2019.
Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.98 miles from Ansty Cross.
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