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High tides, large waves, and coastal flooding with winds of up to 70mph have been predicted for the Sussex coastline over the next 24 hours.

The Environment Agency said the unsettled conditions would begin in the early hours of Friday.

Members of the public have been urged to stay away from the coastline, coastal paths and promenades.

Julia Simpson, regional duty manager, said there was an increased risk of being swept out to sea.
'Common-sense precautions'

Brighton and Hove City Council said due to the storms over the last week the shape of the beach had changed and was extremely steep in some places, making it dangerous to walk close to the water's edge.

It urged people to stay well away and to be extra vigilant of young children, holding their hands, and also keeping dogs on leads.

Hastings Borough Council urged residents in low-lying areas of the town to take "common-sense precautions".

It warned that very high tides were expected at about midnight on Thursday and at midday and midnight on Friday which, combined with strong winds creating high waves and low pressure, could lead to "overtopping of the sea defences".
'Exceptional weather'

The Environment Agency said recent heavy rain, saturated ground and high river levels meant there was also a continued risk of river and surface water flooding across the region.

Earlier, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson chaired a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee, in which the UK's flood response was discussed.

He warned that a period of "exceptional weather" would hit the UK with tidal flooding expected in "numerous locations".

Mr Paterson said ministers were working to ensure all agencies were prepared.

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'Exceptional weather' with rain, wind and high tides to hit UK

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A period of "exceptional weather" bringing rain, wind and high tides is set to hit the UK, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has said.

The Environment Agency issued several severe flood warnings - indicating a danger to life - for south-west England, Gloucestershire and Wales.

Tidal flooding is expected in "numerous locations" on Friday due to large waves, high tides and strong winds.

Mr Paterson said ministers were working to ensure all agencies were prepared.

He was speaking after chairing a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee, in which the UK's flood response was discussed.

Dozens of flood warnings are in place in England, Wales and Scotland.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings - the lowest of its three levels - for rain and high winds on Friday in Northern Ireland and western parts of Scotland, Wales and England.

Further warnings have also been issued for Sunday.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said there is potential for flooding in a number of areas across the country, including Belfast, as a result of a tidal surge expected at midday on Friday.

And Devon and Cornwall Police and the Isles of Scilly Council have declared a major incident as waves of more than 30ft (10m) are predicted to hit the coasts in those areas.

Cornwall's emergency management centre will be opened in Truro to co-ordinate the response in the county.

BBC

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Op zondag 5 januari 2014 11:09 schreef GekkePoes het volgende:
Ik heb het idee dat er abnormaal veel stormsytemen zijn dit jaar. Of zijn het er net zo veel en komen ze nu allemaal aan land?