Flood alert issued for the Essex coast
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Essex coastline.
The alert, issued by Flood Information Service, covers the area from Felixstowe to Clacton, including the Orwell and Stour estuaries
A 'flood alert' means flooding is possible and people should be prepared, but the status is not as serious as a 'flood warning' or a 'severe flood warning'.
The service said there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday, April 29.
The service said: "The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed.