A FLOOD warning is in place for a stretch of the West Somerset coast with residents urged to ‘act now’ amid the arrival of Storm Darragh.
The Environment Agency warns the storm will bring very strong wind and the potential for large waves and spray overtopping along the coastline at Porlock Weir during high tide this morning (Saturday, December 7).
Flooding is possible for two hours each side of the high tide at 10.15am, residents are warned.
The flood warning states: “Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir.
“Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
“Tidal conditions are expected to improve this evening and no flooding is expected.”
The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings for large swatches of the UK, with a rare red warning for strong winds in place for West Somerset, the Bristol Channel, South and West Wales, until 11am today.
An amber warning is in place for the wider South West region which will remain after the red alert expires until 9pm.