Flood Alert for Tyne Estuary and Newcastle Quayside
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Tyne estuary due to high tides overnight, with flooding possible from 1:45AM to 5:45AM on 28 September 2026.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North East England
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert (severity level 3) for the Tyne estuary. The alert was raised at 2026-09-27T18:52:12 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-27T18:52:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside along the River Tyne. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, particularly the Newcastle Quayside.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 1:45AM to 5:45AM on 28/09/2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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