FLOOD alerts have been issued for the Blackwater Estuary and River Crouch.

The alert has been issued for the Essex coast with forecast high water expected at 11pm tonight.

It affects the coast from St Peters Flat to Clacton including the Blackwater Estuaries and the River Colne.

A second flood alert has been issued for St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness including the Crouch and Roach Estuaries.

The forecast tide level is 3.05m.

The alert is in force until 1am on January 12.

For the latest information visit flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk.