Flooding risk warning no longer in place for Maldon waterfront but flood alerts remain for quayside, Dengie 100 and Burnham due to higher than normal tides at Clacton-on-Sea

The message was issued on the government's website at 8.05am this morning after a forcast for high tides at Clacton linked to spring tides.

It read: "Tides are expected to be higher than usual and may cause minor flooding in low lying coastal areas.

"The forecast indicates a series of risk tides for the next few days. We will update this message before each high tide.

"High water is due at Clacton at 12:30pm. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 3.08m above average sea level, which is 0.63m above tide tables. The wind forecast is Force 6, North-Westerly.

"We are monitoring the situation closely and will update messages accordingly."

Update 4pm: Maldon waterfront is now at risk of flooding.

The government issued the flood warning at 2.54pm, with high levels of tidal water expected for two hours before and after the high tide in Clacton, which is due to arrive at 12.45am tomorrow.

They are monitoring the situation and will be providing further updates if the situation changes.

Update 11.30am October 6: Warnings are no longer in place. See the full story and pictures here.