Flood alert issued for this afternoon

A flood alert has been issued for the Wyre estuary at this afternoon's high tide.
Aerial View of the Wyre EstuaryAerial View of the Wyre Estuary
Aerial View of the Wyre Estuary

The Environment Agency has issued the alert for the Wyre estuary, running from Fleetwood to Poulton-le-Fylde and Great Eccleston.

High tide is expected at 1.06pm today, with an amber alert ‘be prepared’ in place for a possible tidal surge following the high tide.