A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast this evening (Wednesday).

Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon’s tide at around midday is expected to be higher than normal, due to unsettled weather, with strong Southerly Force 6 winds and large waves forecast.

It is anticipated the weather will increase tide table values by 0.91m.

“The total forecast tide is 5.01 metres Chart Datum (2.42 mAOD) at Cowes,” said a spokesperson for the Environment Agency.

“Forecast levels are high, and water will come close to property.

“For one hour either side of high water, sea front roads, esplanades and car parks will flood.

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“In Cowes, water will affect the High Street, Medina Road (floating bridge) and Sea Street, Newport.

“In East Cowes, sea water forced up through drains will impact the road at Albany Road, York Avenue and Castle Street.

“The ferry terminal car park at Yarmouth will flood, and this may impact Bridge Street.

“After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected.

“We continue to monitor the forecast.

“If you have it, we recommend that flood protection be installed at Medina Road (Cowes), Well Road (East Cowes) and Bridge Road (Yarmouth), one hour before high tide.”