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Flood warning on north Wales coast as storm forecast Flood warning on north Wales coast with storms
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People along on the north Wales coast have been warned to prepare for flooding as gale force winds are expected to hit Britain on Thursday. People along on the north Wales coast have been warned to prepare for flooding as gale force winds hit Britain on Thursday.
High tide will peak in east Anglesey at 11:30 GMT, which could combine with winds to form a 1m (3ft) storm surge, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said. High tide will peak between 11:30-12.30 GMT, which could combine with winds to form a 1m (3ft) storm surge, said Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
The tide will then spread east towards Flintshire.The tide will then spread east towards Flintshire.
Nine flood warnings were in place across north Wales on Wednesday night, plus an alert covering Cardigan Bay. Thirteen flood warnings and alerts are in place affecting the north and west Wales coast down to Swansea Bay.
They include the Northern Embankment (including Deeside Industrial Park), Hawarden Embankment, Greenfield to Bagillt, Ffynnongroyw, Point of Ayr, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Llandulas, Red Wharf Bay. The warnings include the Northern Embankment (including Deeside Industrial Park), Hawarden Embankment (between Queensferry and Saltney), Greenfield to Bagillt, Ffynnongroyw, Point of Ayr, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Llandulas, and Red Wharf Bay.
Two flood alerts were issued, one for the west Anglesey coastline, and another for the Llyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastlines. Four flood alerts were issued for the north Wales coast, the west Anglesey coastline, Llyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastlines as well as Swansea Bay and Gower coast.
NRW said emergency response workers would be at "key sites" and urged people to stay away from sea fronts. NRW said emergency response workers were at "key sites" and urged people to stay away from sea fronts.
Strong winds of between 60-70mph (97-113km/h) have been reported on the Llyn peninsula on Thursday morning.
NRW flood forecasting team leader Andy Wall told BBC Wales: "It's going to be unpleasant and dangerous.
"There is a real risk of some property flooding. I can only stress that we are concerned about this event. Those communities that have had the flood warnings, please stay alert."
Drivers are also urged not to attempt to pass through flood water unless instructed to do so by emergency services.Drivers are also urged not to attempt to pass through flood water unless instructed to do so by emergency services.
The agency said the Met Office had forecast high winds between Anglesey and Liverpool, which could raise the level of the sea by "at least" a metre.The agency said the Met Office had forecast high winds between Anglesey and Liverpool, which could raise the level of the sea by "at least" a metre.
NRW emergency response staff will be checking defences and drainage grids. Flood warning officers will monitor sea levels and issue flood warnings to registered properties in areas at risk.NRW emergency response staff will be checking defences and drainage grids. Flood warning officers will monitor sea levels and issue flood warnings to registered properties in areas at risk.
It said flood alerts and warnings would be updated on its website every 15 minutes.It said flood alerts and warnings would be updated on its website every 15 minutes.
It also has updates and information on its Floodline number, 0845 988 11 88.It also has updates and information on its Floodline number, 0845 988 11 88.
The Met Office expects the worst of Thursday's weather to hit north and west Scotland and parts of north and eastern England, and has issued an amber "be prepared" warning.The Met Office expects the worst of Thursday's weather to hit north and west Scotland and parts of north and eastern England, and has issued an amber "be prepared" warning.
It says a yellow "be aware" wind warning is in place for the rest of Scotland, parts of northern England, north Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia, with winds of 60-70mph (97-113km/h) expected. It says a yellow "be aware" wind warning is in place for the rest of Scotland, parts of northern England, north Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia, with strong winds.
Councils in north Wales are monitoring the situation.Councils in north Wales are monitoring the situation.
Anglesey council said: "Whilst we anticipate that most of the island will avoid the worst weather, additional stoplogs have been placed in Bull Bay and on the Green in Beaumaris by the flood marshal as a precaution.Anglesey council said: "Whilst we anticipate that most of the island will avoid the worst weather, additional stoplogs have been placed in Bull Bay and on the Green in Beaumaris by the flood marshal as a precaution.
"Depending on the direction of the wind, more stoplogs may also be placed in Trearddur Bay if necessary.""Depending on the direction of the wind, more stoplogs may also be placed in Trearddur Bay if necessary."
Denbighshire council said some minor damage to trees is expected, with difficult driving conditions also anticipated.Denbighshire council said some minor damage to trees is expected, with difficult driving conditions also anticipated.
In Conwy, resurfacing work scheduled on the A470 in Llandudno has been postponed because of the forecast.In Conwy, resurfacing work scheduled on the A470 in Llandudno has been postponed because of the forecast.