People in Bristol have been urged to "act now" after flood warnings were issued in the city. A night of heavy rain and strong winds has led to the Environment Agency to put the warnings in place.
Two warnings have been issued which affect Bristol. One is for the River Avon at Pill and Shirehampton, Watch House Road and Station Road areas, while the other is along the coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock.
Along with the warnings, there are also two lower level alerts in place. These cover the River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton and another for the coast between Portishead and Portbury Dock.
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In its more severe warnings, the Environment Agency says: "Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
"Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water.
"Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message.
"During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels."
Met Office's South West forecast
Today:
Breezy with a few, locally heavy, showers and sunny spells during the morning. Turning cloudier with some longer spells of rain and stronger winds possible later. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight:
A cloudy evening for most with any rain soon clearing eastwards. Becoming mostly dry overnight with clear spells and a few isolated showers. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Friday:
A mixture of sunshine and further showers on Friday, again potentially heavy with hail and thunder. Showers could merge into longer spells of rain at times. Mild but remaining windy. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Sunny spells and blustery heavy showers on the weekend. Drier on Monday with sunny intervals and lighter winds. A mild start but turning chillier with a frosty on Monday.
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