The alert for the Severn Estuary says: 'High spring tides and strong winds are expected this evening in the Severn Estuary. The flood alerts and warnings currently in place in the South Westĭifferent causes and reasoning have been given for each alert, with the common theme being high spring tides and winds. Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness, Gloucestershire.Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton.Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour, Somerset.

The alerts, which warn of potential flooding in different areas, have been issued in the following places: Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.'įour lower-level alerts have been issued in Somerset, and two in Gloucestershire, as high tides and water levels in various areas pose a threat to flood defences. Our incident response staff are checking defences. 'We are closely monitoring the situation. High tides may impact garages and footpaths in Brockweir. 'Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is expected at these times. The warning says: 'High spring tides and strong winds will cause high tidal peaks on The River Wye over the next two days. READ MORE: UK weather: Met Office issues severe wind warning as snow and -6C freeze predicted High winds have been forecast in the region this weekend, potentially bringing changes to water levels in nearby oceans and waterways that could see flooding in Somerset, Bristol and Gloucestershire.Ī flood warning has been issued at the Wye Estuary at Brockweir, in the Forest of Dean, stating that flooding is 'expected' and calling for immediate action. Flood alerts and warnings have been issued across the South West as high tides and winds look set to threaten waterside areas of the region.

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