"We're not out of the woods yet" - that's the message from Lincolnshire's Chief Constable this morning after the first high tide of the day on the east coast passed without incident.

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There had been fears over a predicted storm surge along the North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coasts at high tide.

Neil Rhodes, Chief Constable of Lincolnshire, says though the immediate danger has passed, attention is now being focused on the next high tide at about 18:00.

Mr Rhodes says his message is simple: "Remain vigilant, make plans to make sure you stay safe, be a good neighbour, and for goodness sake don't go down to the sea defences."

A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a man whose body was later found by the side of a road in Lincolnshire has been released on bail, external.

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Chase Tate (pictured), 23, was found dead at the side of the A1104 at Miles Cross Hill, Ulceby Cross, on Saturday.  

Lincolnshire Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Corazon Garcia
BBC Radio Lincolnshire News

The top stories from our Lincolnshire newsroom so far this morning include:

• A predicted storm surge leaves Lincolnshire relatively unscathed, but authorities are calling for vigilance as the focus turns towards this evening's high tide
• After being given extra time to question him, police release a 21-year-old man on bail who was arrested on suspicion of murder in Lincolnshire
• An investigation's launched after eight dogs are stolen from a caravan site in Burgh Le Marsh 

BBC Travel

We've spoken a lot about the potential storm surge today but it's worth bearing in mind that the snowy conditions bring their own problems.

Take extra care when driving on the roads today, especially the ones where you know the gritters struggle to get to.

Amid fears of a storm surge along the east coast of England, this is what we know now about the situation in Lincolnshire:

• The Environment Agency says "the risk has passed" for the morning high tide in Lincolnshire
• However, attention is now turning to this evening's high tide which is due about 18:00
• A "monitoring period" has now begun, says Lincolnshire County Council
• Several schools in Lincolnshire will be closed today due to the predicted storm surge
• The A52 is to stay closed for the rest of the day
• The RAF will fly a surveillance aircraft over sea defences later to check for damage

Harry Parkhill
Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

It was a case of "better safe than sorry" at the landmark Boston Stump amid fears over a possible east coast storm surge at this morning's high tide.

Flood defences were put in place at the Grade II-listed church which was badly damaged following a tidal surge in 2013 which hit Boston.

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 Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Alina has that all important weather forecast:

BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter Harry Parkhill's out in Boston this morning, finding out what the situation is in Boston in the light of fears over a possible east coast storm surge.

This is the very latest from him:

Jono Brine
Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

I'm here at the Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth where it's finally breakfast time.

As we told you earlier, a number of people spent the night here as a precaution amid fears of a storm surge along the east coast of England at this morning's high tide.

Thankfully there've been no problems so far but, as you can see below, they were well prepared here with piles of sleeping bags ready just in case.

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.

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Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live

An RAF Sentinel surveillance aircraft will be in the skies over Lincolnshire later to check for any damage which may have been caused overnight or in the early hours to flood defences.

It comes after this morning's high tide passed without incident amid fears of an east coast storm surge.

Lincolnshire's also seen other military activity overnight, with about 100 troops from Catterick Garrison coming to Grantham to help police warn the public about the flood risk.

BBC Travel

The A52 is to stay shut for the rest of the day as a precaution due to the predicted east coast storm surge, Lincolnshire County Council confirms, with diversions now in place:

Sharon Edwards
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Lincolnshire

I'm at Lincolnshire County Council's Emergency Planning Centre where they're continuing to survey the situation, even though this morning's high tide has passed without incident.

I've been speaking to Ian Reeve, from the emergency planning team, who says we're not out of the woods yet:

Harry Parkhill
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter

You're probably starting to know the drill by now: high tide has passed without event in Boston.

The waters were looking higher than normal first thing today, but once again they were below dangerous levels despite fears over a possible storm surge on the east coast of England.

We have got snow though:

More on the news that the Environment Agency says the threat from this morning's predicted storm surge along the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coast has passed.

Leigh Edlin, from the agency, says the weather "has been in our favour".

However, he adds that there is still a renewed risk later today.

"This evening's tide will be higher between 18:00 and 19:00, and there's still some risk of spray and potential overtopping in this afternoon's tide," says Mr Edlin.

People living along the North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coast should still exercise caution, he adds.

The threat from this morning's predicted storm surge along the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coast has passed, the Environment Agency says.

More to follow.

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Amid fears of a storm surge along the east coast of England, this is what we know now about the situation in North and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire:

• The high tide's passed Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull and Skegness without incident
• The Environment Agency says it's an "improving picture" but still urges caution
• Eleven people spent the night at an emergency centre in Louth
• The Army remains on standby in case of problems in Lincolnshire
• Several schools in Lincolnshire will be closed today due to the predicted storm surge

James Piekos
Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire

As we approach high tide at South Ferriby, there's a feeling of relief here.

Water levels are high, but a long way from the defences.

There's also a lightweight metal flood barrier here.

It's 1.7-miles long - but I think the water won't get anywhere near it this morning:

There's been a strong co-ordinated response from the emergency services at South Ferriby in case of problems - with the ambulance, fire and coastguard all present.

Andy Comfort
Reporter, BBC Radio Humberside

It's currently all calm at Hull's Victoria Dock, with no danger of overtopping.

This is the scene there at the moment: