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  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-24T12:15:00+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: Irish Sea at New Brighton</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-24T12:15:00+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-26T12:15:00+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: Irish Sea at New Brighton</headline>
    <description>High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. 

Flooding is expected from 10:45 PM 24 October 2026. 

Locations most affected will be Marine Point Leisure and Retail Park. We anticipate the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 25 October 2026, to meet the flood alert 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 9:30AM on Sunday 25 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/013FWTTME12  
- 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 305025</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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      <areaDesc>Irish Sea at New Brighton</areaDesc>
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