A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight's coast this morning (Thursday).

From 10.30am, the Environment Agency is warning of a higher than normal tide due to unsettled weather.

Water levels will be very high in Cowes, affecting Medina Road (floating bridge).

Sea Street, Newport, will also be impacted.

In East Cowes, seawater forced up through drains will cause minor impacts to the road at Albany Road, Well Road, York Avenue and Castle Street.

The ferry terminal car park at Yarmouth will flood, the EA said.

Recommended reading: 

Light Westerly Force 3 winds are expected to increase tide table values by 0.29 m.

Total forecast tide is 4.61 metres Chart Datum (2.02 mAOD) at Cowes.

For one hour either side of high water, flooding of seafront roads, esplanades and car parks is expected.

Tide levels will be a little elevated over the next four days, causing some minor impacts at each high water until Monday.

A spokesperson said: "We continue to monitor the forecast. The tide will come near to the top of front door steps at Medina Road. Well Road, East Cowes may be affected by water in the road.

"We recommend that flood protection is installed, if you have it, at Medina Road one hour before high tide."