'Stay away': Warning issued with flood alert along Wyre estuary

'Tidal spray and onshore flooding' is possible in Wyre this afternoon, the government's flood information service warned.
Picture: Flood information servicePicture: Flood information service
Picture: Flood information service

People have been told to stay away from the coast at high tide at 1.30pm, with Environment Agency officers 'on the ground ensuring defences are in good working order, monitoring sea levels, and wind directions'.

No weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office today.