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  <identifier>2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027215940.131889</identifier>
  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-27T21:59:40+00:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Update</msgType>
  <source>Flood warning service</source>
  <scope>Public</scope>
  <code>MCP:v2.0</code>
  <references>www.gov.uk/environment-agency,2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027142345.131581,2026-10-27T14:23:45+00:00</references>
  <info>
    <language>en-GB</language>
    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Flood Warning: North Sea at Staithes</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-27T21:59:40+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-11-06T21:59:40+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: North Sea at Staithes</headline>
    <description>High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.  Flooding is expected from 03:30 to 05:30 on 28/10/2026.  High astronomical tides and a large surge is expected. The wind direction is predominantly offshore, so the main risk is from higher than normal water levels. Locations most affected will be coastal roads, promenades and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Stay away from promenades where wave and spray overtopping is possible  This message will be updated by 07:00AM on Wednesday 28 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/122FWC030  
- 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 130301</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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