High tides this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.  Areas particularly at risk include Torbay, Teignmouth, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. The high tide at Teignmouth on Tuesday evening is at 9:15pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. The forecast total high tide level is 2.62mAOD, which is 0.43 metres above tide table level. Strong force 5-6, south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1m are forecast over the high tide. Similar coastal conditions are expected for Wednesday morning's high tide at 9:30am, with a slightly lower tide level.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning.  Areas particularly at risk include Torbay, Teignmouth, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. The high tide at Teignmouth on Tuesday morning is at 9am, times of high water will vary along the coast. The forecast total high tide level is 2.37mAOD, which is 0.22 metres above tide table level. Strong force 5-6, south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1m are forecast over the high tide. Similar coastal conditions are expected for Tuesday evening's high tide at 9:15pm, with a slightly higher tide level.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

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