Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan said he did not think today's storm would be as powerful as the one that caused the east coast flood of 1953 - described as the worst national peacetime disaster to hit the UK. 

However, he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme there could be "potentially significant effects" including flooding. 

He said: "It's very important to underline that there are two high tides today coming down the east coast, north to south. 

"The first is coming in at the moment slightly under the height that we expected, the second, due this evening, may come out slightly higher than has been anticipated. 

"We will stay very active throughout the day on the ground, we will continue to warn and inform the communities that are at risk, and I would like to urge everybody to remain vigilant and to continue to follow our flood warnings."

BBC Travel

The M62 is closed in both directions to high sided vehicles between Junction 36 (Goole) and Junction 37 (Howden) due to strong winds.

A diversion is in place.

Road users are advised to take extra care today, because of high winds.

BBC Weather Watchers

Thanks to Bill for sending in this photo of a very snowy looking South Beach in Bridlington this morning.

We'd love to see your snow pictures, keep sending them in via the BBC Weather Watchers site.

Image source, Bill Western

BBC Travel

There's been an accident on the B1249 Driffield Road in Langtoft in East Yorkshire this morning.

The road is blocked in both directions between the Kilham Road junction and York Road.

Kate Sweeting
Reporter for BBC Look North

I've been in Hessle this morning on the north bank of the River Humber, where high tide has now passed without any signs of flooding.

People here had been preparing since a flood warning was issued on Wednesday evening.

Many will continue watching the tides this morning and the high tide this evening is expected to be higher, 

Fifteen flood warnings, external are still in place.

Image source, Environment Agency

Alina Jenkins
BBC Weather

Have you seen any snow where you are this morning?

There's a light covering in parts of East Yorkshire and the Humber this morning, but it's expected to clear through the day.

Staying cold though, so wrap up if you're heading out.

Suzy Lawson
Broadcast Journalist

Good morning, I’ll be bringing you the latest news, sport and travel from across the area throughout the day.

I'll also be bringing you updates about the tidal surge.

This morning's surge wasn't as severe as had been feared.

There is another due this evening, so I'll also bring you the latest information on that.

Please get in touch and let us know what's happening where you are, by email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external. 

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Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

That's all from me for today but all your breaking news will continue to be updated here throughout the night.

If you want to keep up to date with any potential flooding risks all the latest Environment Agency information can be found here, external.

• The time and date of the forecast high water is 06:00am on 13 January 2017 and at 05:45pm on 13 January 2017

• You are being advised to prepare for the risk of flooding, external if you are in one of the flood warning areas
• You can check the Environment Agency's Flood Aware Map, external if you want to find out if you are at risk 
• Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or follow @EnvAgency, external and #floodaware on Twitter for the latest updates

• The East Riding Council says it's preparing sandbags which could be deployed at short notice
• The tidal gates on the coast have been closed
• Spurn Point is closed because of the weather 
• Parts of the A1077 in North Lincolnshire are also closed as temporary flood defences are installed

Image source, Environment Agency

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Here's the latest map from the Environment Agency.

Nearly all flood alerts along the Lincolnshire coast have been upgraded to warnings, which means flooding is expected.

Residents in at risk areas are being advised to take immediate action.

Rest centres have so far been opened at the Meridian Centre and London Road Pavilion in Louth.

Image source, Environment Agency

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Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

There's been a fire on a double-decker school bus in Elstronwick this afternoon. 

Firefighters were called to Front Lane in the village at just after 16:00.

Two engines and four hoses have been used to put the fire out. 

It's not thought anyone was injured in the incident.

BBC Radio Humberside

A man's been left with potentially life-threatening injuries, external after an assault outside the Merchant Navy Club in Hull.

It happened on Monday at around 17:45.

Police say the 54-year-old who is still in hospital - was approached by two men outside the club. 

A 45-year-old has been questioned in connection with the incident and police are looking for a second man - pictured here:

Image source, Humberside Police

You're being asked to call the 101 number if you've got any information.

Chris Arundel
BBC Radio Humberside

Gritting lorries are going out in East Yorkshire in anticipation of possible snow falling between 04:00 and 10:00 tomorrow.

Chris Arundel
BBC Radio Humberside

The East Riding Council is preparing sandbags at depots ready to ship out urgently to any places threatened by flooding overnight. 

There are now 18 flood warnings in place across our area, external, many of which are around the Humber estuary. 

There are also a number of flood warnings along the east coast around Spurn Point and around Bridlington.

Image source, Environment Agency

Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter

People who are worried about a spate of vandalism in Cleethorpes are planning to get together to decide what action can be taken.

It follows a fire and a series of attacks at the now closed Pleasure Island theme park (pictured) last week. 

A public meeting's been called next Thursday. 

They'll also discuss the future of Cleethorpes Library after council papers revealed suggestions it could shut.

North East Lincolnshire Council has refuted the closure claims.

Image source, Getty Images

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