Storm Babet flood warning
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:51 pmFrom BBC
Flood warning
Areas affected: Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans
ACTIVE
Started at: 18:27 BST on Wed 18 October
Flooding is expected - immediate action required
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood warning
Areas affected: Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans
ACTIVE
Started at: 18:27 BST on Wed 18 October
Flooding is expected - immediate action required
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.