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  <identifier>2.49.0.1.826.1.20261023183935.128679</identifier>
  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-23T18:39:35+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: North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-23T18:39:35+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-25T18:39:35+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside</headline>
    <description>High tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. 

Flooding is expected from 02:00am to 04:30am on 24/10/2026. 

Locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths and foreshore areas. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.   

This message will be updated by 7:00AM on Saturday 24 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/122FWC045  
- 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 303000</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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    </parameter>
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      <valueName>impacts</valueName>
      <value>Flooding is expected - act now</value>
    </parameter>
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      <value>true</value>
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      <valueName>uk_ea_ta_code</valueName>
      <value>122FWC045</value>
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      <areaDesc>North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside</areaDesc>
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