Flood Warning: North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Sat 7 Nov, 00:59 📍 North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 03:15 to 05:45 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 moni…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorth Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-27T21:59:32+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-27T21:59:32+00:00
Expires2026-11-06T21:59:32+00:00
📋 Official instructions
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/122FWC040 - 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 …📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027215932.131887
Message typeUpdate
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027142338.131579
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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/122FWC040 - 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 …
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
- Flooding is expected from 03:15 to 05:45 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 moni…
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