Flood Alert for Sandside Area of North Morecambe Bay (Sep 12, 2026)
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A Flood Alert has been issued for the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay due to high tides that may cause flooding.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood Alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay. The alert was raised at 08:20 on 12 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay within Lancashire and Westmorland and Furness. Coastal roads and footpaths are most at risk.
What You Should Do
Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Do not drive through flood water or put yourself or others at risk. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding from the Irish Sea.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 10:45 to 14:45 on Saturday 12 September 2026, peaking at 12:45. The following tide on Saturday night is also forecast to exceed the Flood Alert threshold. The message will be updated by 17:00 today or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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