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  <identifier>2.49.0.1.826.1.20261026155655.130979</identifier>
  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-26T15:56:55+00:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Alert</msgType>
  <source>Flood warning service</source>
  <scope>Public</scope>
  <code>MCP:v2.0</code>
  <info>
    <language>en-GB</language>
    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Flood Warning: Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, Warrington</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-26T15:56:55+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-28T15:56:55+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, Warrington</headline>
    <description>High tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. 

Flooding is expected from to 12:30 AM on 27 October 2026. 

Locations most affected will be parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge. We anticipate the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 27 October 2026, to meet the flood warning threshold. We are expecting higher than normal high tides over the next 2 days, and a result, we may issue further flood alerts and flood warnings. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.   

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.</description>
    <instruction>Act now 
 
You should: 
- go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/013FWTTCH3  
- act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan 
- follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood  
 
You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning 
 
Stay up to date 
 
To get the latest flood information, you can: 
- go to Check for flooding 
- monitor local weather, news and travel updates 
- call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quickdial code 143174</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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