Fears of a storm surge on the east coast has led to an emergency planning centre being opened in Lincolnshire.  

Image source, Dave Hardy

The county's chief constable Neil Rhodes said evacuation plans had been prepared and military support was on standby.

High tides and gale force winds are expected to bring disruption to the area overnight on Thursday.

BBC weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker said the northerly direction of the winds was the problem.

Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

After undergoing a £5m restoration there'll be a special preview of the newly-refurbished Ferens Art Gallery in Hull today.   

It's been closed for the last 15 months to improve lighting and climate control. 

To celebrate the City of Culture, a rare Pietro Lorenzetti panel painting will be unveiled. 

The 14th century masterpiece has been renovated at National Gallery in London.  

Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside

The morning's headlines across the region:

• The Environment Agency is warning of possible flooding in our area
• People living in South Ferriby are pleased precautions are being taken to protect the village (pictured) against the possible flooding
• Preview of the £5m refurbished Ferens Art Gallery in Hull today

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

The Environment Agency are putting flood defences in place along the A1077 in South Ferribly to protect homes affected by the tidal surge in 2013. 

Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

Missing Goole Woman Kayleigh Hunt has been found safe and well, external.

Police are thanking people for their help in finding her.

James Piekos
Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire

I'm in South Ferriby this morning where the main road through the town, Sluice Road is now closed so flood defences can be put in place.

The defences are being put in place because there is a flood warning, external for the east coast tomorrow morning. 

In 2013 towns and villages across the region were struck by the worst tidal surge on the east coast in 60 years, causing widespread damage to about 400 homes and businesses on both banks of the Humber estuary.

Temporary flood defences barriers are being put in place by the Environment Agency to protect homes in the village.

Lizzie Rose
BBC Radio Humberside

Here's the latest advice from the Environment Agency about tomorrow's bad weather and potential flood risk.

High tides and strong winds could lead to waves over-topping flood defences.

If you are worried about possible flooding in your area check for flood warnings and flood alerts here, external.

Lizzie Rose
BBC Radio Humberside

Hull or Kingston upon Hull? 

We've been hearing from a lot of you who think that we should use our full Sunday name for official City of Culture events and branding. 

Apparently it makes us sound posher, we've been asking you what you think.

Dr Alec Gill says "Hull" has been in use for a very long time: 

Carl Wheatley
BBC Radio Humberside

We're being warned to stay in touch with flood warnings, external over the next few days. 

The Environment Agency says a combination of high winds and tides could see flooding along the east coast.

There is currently a low flood risk in place.

The Environment Agency say high tides and gale force winds could lead to large waves overtopping the defences. 

They add they are not expecting it to be a surge like that seen in 2013 (pictured).

There will be a high tide on Friday morning at just before 05:00 in Bridlington, between 06:00 and 6:40 in Grimsby, Immingham, Hull and the Humber Bridge and at Goole at 07:30. 

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Here's the latest from the Environment Agency., external

Flood alerts now in place along entire coast, River Haven and South Humber Estuary.

All updates on #lincsstormsurge

Image source, Environment Agency

Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire

Here's the latest flood map from the Environment Agency.

They're advising anyone on the coast to check risk and follow guidance , external

Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

There's growing concern for a missing woman from Goole, external.

Police are asking 29-year-old Kayleigh Hunt to get in touch with them so they can check she is ok.

Kayleigh was last seen by a friend near the railway station in Goole at around 09:20 on Thursday 5 January.

Image source, Humberside Police

If you've seen Kayleigh or know where she is you are being asked to call the 101 number.

Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

Here's a look at the weather for the day ahead with Abbie Dewhurst:

Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside

The morning's headlines across the region:

• There are warnings about a potential flood risk, external in our area tomorrow morning
• Plans are being put into place to protect South Ferriby from possible flooding in the next few days
• Spurn Point is being closed to visitors because of the danger of flooding

Image source, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

Morning, Gill here with all the latest updates on your news, travel, weather and sport across East Yorkshire and the Humber on Thursday 12 January 2017.

Here are some of the best pictures you sent us yesterday:

Image source, Weather Watcher

If you want to get in touch with your stories or pictures you can contact us via email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found by the side of a Lincolnshire road.

Agencies missed several chances to protect a girl who died after being fed drugs by her mother, a series case review finds.

Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside

That's all from me for today. I'll be back tomorrow with all the latest updates on your news, weather, sport and travel across East Yorkshire and the Humber.

All your breaking news and travel will still be posted here overnight.

But before I go here are five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning:

• No drilling for oil in Wressle
• Weather stops trips to Spurn
• Flood warning for Hessle
• Ice causes problems in front of house
• 'Denture' want me baby

This Helmsley shop is trying to reunite some false teeth, left in the shop, with their owner:

Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North

It will be very windy with clear spells and a few showers. 

Minimum temperature 1C (34F) with a risk of ice on untreated surfaces. 

The gale force westerly wind will be slowly moderating.

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

 Here's what's on the programme on BBC One at 18:30 tonight: