Flood warning issued for parts of Suffolk and Essex, including Ipswich and Felixstowe

Suffolk and Essex face further flooding as a warning has been issued.

The Environment Agency has released alerts for minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths lying along the River Stour and River Orwell estuaries between 12.45pm and 2.45pm today.

This means low-lying areas between Felixstowe and Clacton, including Ipswich, may be flooded during this period.

The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed.

The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be water-logged, as could the quay at Mistley.