Suffolk weather: high tides could cause flooding in Suffolk

Large stretches of the coastline are likely to face flooding on Wednesday, January 24, as the county is set to be hit by unusually high tides. 

Towns and villages on the coast have had flood alerts issued, with areas around Bawdsey, Aldeburgh, Southwold and Lowestoft warned of the adverse weather conditions. 

This comes as Storm Jocelyn continues to batter the UK with strong winds, with warnings that the Orwell Bridge could be closed later today.

The flood alert covers the coastline from Lowestoft to Southwold (Image: Environment Agency)

The area extends further, from Aldeburgh to Bawdsey (Image: Environment Agency)

According to the Environment Agency, minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely from 5.45pm until 9.45pm along most of the Suffolk coastline. 

The sea levels are expected to be around 1m 30cm above usual high tide levels, with strong winds contributing to the flooding. 

"You are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast," reads the flood alerts from the Environment Agency.

"We are monitoring the situation closely."