Weather and flood update - 8 January

As many of you have seen, the Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for coastal areas of Pevensey seafront. Here’s what you need to know:

Storm Goretti is bringing severe weather overnight into Friday.

Forecast: Force 9 winds, 5m waves, and a 2m surge early Friday morning.

High tide at 02:30 AM Friday (09/01) could cause flooding for 2 hours either side.

Areas at risk: Sovereign Harbour to Cooden Beach, including Pevensey Bay, Normans Bay, and Herbrand Walk.

Coastal roads may be affected by water, shingle, and debris.

We’ll assess beach erosion as soon as the tide drops.

From 06:30 AM, we’ll deploy 5 bulldozers, 6 dumpers, and 2 excavators to reinforce the beach.

Further updates tomorrow on whether weekend work is needed.

Avoid Pevensey beach and Herbrand Walk at high tide.

Don’t put yourself or others at risk – stormy seas are dangerous.

Check flood maps and updates: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding

Call Floodline: 0345 988 1188 (Quick dial code: 216043)

Next flood alert update by 6:00 PM today or sooner if things change.

Let’s stay prepared and look out for each other.