Storm Goretti: Flood warning issued for Pevensey as heavy rain set to hit East Sussex
A flood warning has been issued for Pevensey by the Environment Agency as Storm Goretti is set to make its way to East Sussex.
A Met Office yellow weather warning came into force at 3pm on Thursday (January 8) until 8am on Friday as Storm Goretti is expecting to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 70mph.
The warning impacts those in Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Seaford, Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton and parts of the Chichester district – including the Witterings.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Environment Agency stated that flooding is expected in Pevensey for two hours either side of Friday's early morning tide at 2.30am on Friday, January 9.
The spokesperson said: “Flooding is expected with a severe Gale Force 9 Westerly wind.
"A small number of beach top properties from Sovereign Harbour to Cooden Beach, including (but not exclusively) the Parade and Promenade, Pevensey Bay, Beachlands, Normans Bay and Herbrand Walk could be flooded.
"Coastal roads may be affected by water, shingle and other debris. Friday's tide at 2.45pm is forecast to be 106 cm lower.
"Provided the beach is still in good condition, flood risk should reduce.
"We are checking flood defences at low tide we will check and maintain the condition of Pevensey beach.
"Don't put yourself or others at risk Danger - stormy seas. Avoid Pevensey beach and Herbrand Walk at high tide.
"The flood warning areas included: Coastal areas of Pevensey seafront between Sovereign Harbour and Beach including Norman Road Pevensey, The Promenade Pevensey, The Parade Pevensey, Beachlands, Normans Bay and the Cooden Beach Hotel.”
The Environment Agency also issued a flood alert for the coastal areas of Seaford.
The spokesperson said: “Flooding is possible for two hours either side of Friday's early morning tide at 2.45am on Friday, January 9. “A small amount of spray overtopping will affect footpaths, sea front parking and the road at Marine Parade and the Esplanade.
"Friday's tide at 3pm on January 9 is forecast to be 105 cm lower.
"Subsequent tides will continue to fall as we approach neap tides. Flood risk should reduce.
“We are checking flood defences .
“Don't put yourself or others at risk .”