Suffolk coast could face flooding as warnings issued at Southwold, Lowestoft and Felixstowe

Several Suffolk coastal towns could face flooding today, according to Environment Agency warnings.

From Felixstowe to Clacton, in Essex, including the Orwell and Stour estuaries, minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely.

Between 1.30pm and 3.30pm today, tides are expected to be higher than usual and the flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed.

Officials have warned the waterfront at Pin Mill and The Strand at Wherstead below the Orwell Bridge may also be flooded.

Southwold seafront may also face flooding this morning, between 9.45am and 11.45am.

High tides are expected at the harbourside and an Environment Agency spokesperson urged visitors to take care on coastal roads and footpaths and avoid unnecessary danger.

Minor flooding may also occur from Lowestoft to Bawdsey between 9:45am and 11:45am, the agency has revealed.

A spokesperson said: "We expect to see high water levels in Lake Lothing in Lowestoft as well as high sea levels along the Suffolk Coast, impacting on beach access points.

"The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.71mAODN at 10:45am on Tuesday 13th September, which is 0.38m above tide tables, wind force 3, northerly."

The tidal Deben estuary may see minor flooding between 1:30pm and 3:30pm today.

For more details, visit https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?q=suffolk#alerts.

All flood alerts end by 3.30pm today and the situation will be updated on the government website.