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Storm: Waves and tides alert on Devon and Cornwall coast Storm: Waves and tides alert on Devon and Cornwall coast
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'Storm chasers' are on alert for a combination of huge waves and spring tides heading towards the South West coast once again.'Storm chasers' are on alert for a combination of huge waves and spring tides heading towards the South West coast once again.
Plymouth University experts will monitor the effect of the storm, dubbed Hercules Take Two, on tidal defences.Plymouth University experts will monitor the effect of the storm, dubbed Hercules Take Two, on tidal defences.
The Environment Agency has a number of flood warnings. There are currently four severe warnings for coastal areas in Devon and Cornwall.The Environment Agency has a number of flood warnings. There are currently four severe warnings for coastal areas in Devon and Cornwall.
It warned of "significant disruption" throughout the South West.It warned of "significant disruption" throughout the South West.
The agency also has also set up a live flood warning map showing where its alerts and warnings are in force.
Heavy rain and high winds are forecast for the region which has already experienced one of the wettest Januaries on record.Heavy rain and high winds are forecast for the region which has already experienced one of the wettest Januaries on record.
A team of storm-chasing marine scientists are planning to set up their monitoring equipment at Porthleven in Cornwall on Friday.A team of storm-chasing marine scientists are planning to set up their monitoring equipment at Porthleven in Cornwall on Friday.
Waves of more than 5m (16ft) high were recorded there in November by the Rapid Coastal Response Unit in the past.Waves of more than 5m (16ft) high were recorded there in November by the Rapid Coastal Response Unit in the past.
The unit measures the impact of the pounding surf on the gravel beach, a natural coastal defence.The unit measures the impact of the pounding surf on the gravel beach, a natural coastal defence.
Principal investigator Professor Gerd Masselink said: "There is currently limited scientific guidance available to provide beach managers with operational tools to predict the response of gravel beaches to extreme storms.Principal investigator Professor Gerd Masselink said: "There is currently limited scientific guidance available to provide beach managers with operational tools to predict the response of gravel beaches to extreme storms.
"To properly record storm response, conditions before, during and after the storm need to be recorded."To properly record storm response, conditions before, during and after the storm need to be recorded.
"This means we have to head out at very short notice and then stay on-site for as long as it takes.""This means we have to head out at very short notice and then stay on-site for as long as it takes."
Devon-based surf forecasters Magic Seaweed said the storm would not have the same intensity as the one dubbed Hercules which battered the coast over the new year.Devon-based surf forecasters Magic Seaweed said the storm would not have the same intensity as the one dubbed Hercules which battered the coast over the new year.
Magic Seaweed's Ben Freeston said: "Hercules Take Two is a very different storm but the results - massive swell and gale force winds coupled with huge spring tides - make for a similarly apocalyptic vibe."Magic Seaweed's Ben Freeston said: "Hercules Take Two is a very different storm but the results - massive swell and gale force winds coupled with huge spring tides - make for a similarly apocalyptic vibe."
The Environment Agency warned areas at risk on Saturday and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.The Environment Agency warned areas at risk on Saturday and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Kate Marks, an Environment Agency flood risk manager, said: "A low pressure system combining with high tides brings a risk of coastal flooding to many parts of England.Kate Marks, an Environment Agency flood risk manager, said: "A low pressure system combining with high tides brings a risk of coastal flooding to many parts of England.
"The risk is highest for south west England and the public should stay away from the coasts and tidal areas and not drive through flood water.""The risk is highest for south west England and the public should stay away from the coasts and tidal areas and not drive through flood water."