FLOOD warnings have been issued for south Cumbria coastal areas.

The Environment Agency said flooding is expected overnight at Barrow around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown and along the coast from Roosebeck to Carnforth.

Flood warning for Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown

 

Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight.

Highest tide level is expected at 12:30am on Saturday. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.

Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas.

Flood warning for Cumbrian coastline at North Morecambe Bay, along the coast from Roosebeck to Carnforth

Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight.

Highest tide level is expected to be at 12:30am on Saturday. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.

Areas most at risk include Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.

The EA said the combination of spring tides, strong winds and low pressure on Sunday may lead to further Flood Warnings being issued on Sunday.

The flood gates at Arnside promenade have been closed.