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The Environment Agency has activated the flood barrier at the A52 and closed the road as a precaution ahead of the high tide and expected storm surge later this morning.
Diversions are in place in a loop via Alford using the A1111 and the A1104 and will remain in place until further notice.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
With the expected east coast storm surge due to take place in the next few hours, obviously we'd like you to get in touch and keep us informed about what's happening where you are.
You can reach me by email here, however you should only do so if it's safe.
We do appreciate your photos and videos, but as the Coastguard will tell you, getting that perfect shot is never worth risking your life:
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Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the predicted storm surge in the east of England, with severe flood warnings put in place by the Environment Agency.
High tides and gales are expected to bring disruption along the east coast on Friday morning, the "severe" categorisation meaning the agency is warning of "danger to life".
I'll keep you up-to-date with what's happening and where it's happening throughout the morning.
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
If you want to keep up to date with any potential flooding risks all the latest Environment Agency information can be found here., external
Our radio stations in affected areas will have regular updates through the evening and throughout the night and will bring you live updates as events change.
We will be covering the surge on this page from 04:00 on Friday but in the meantime, here's more information to help you stay safe:
Here's where to find all your latest information including the latest forecasts, flood alerts, school or road closures and how to prepare for flooding:
North Yorkshire
East Yorkshire and Humber
Lincolnshire
General advice
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The head of emergency planning in Lincolnshire has told the BBC that the response to tomorrow's tidal surge is not an overreaction.
Ian Reid says the team will be watching developments throughout the night ahead of the first high tide at around 06:00 on Friday.
He said although the team are in precautionary mode, they will continue to monitor the weather until at least Saturday lunchtime.
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's the latest school closures - the list has been updated:
Preparations are being made ahead of a predicted storm surge in the east of England, as severe flood warnings are issued.
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BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
The Minister for the Armed Forces, Mike Penning, says the army will always be on hand to help civilians if required.
It's after soldiers from the 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment were drafted in to assist Lincolnshire Police, warning residents in Skegness whose homes are at risk.
Here's his statement....
Here's Abbie with the latest forecast for Lincolnshire - including the latest on that storm surge expected tomorrow.
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's a selection of photographs from military personnel out on the streets of Skegness to "warn and inform" residents at risk of flooding.
Image source, Army Picture DeskCarla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
There are now 55 flood warnings in place for England and Wales and 70 flood alerts.
Residents across North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and the Humber and Lincolnshire are being warned over the possibility of particularly high tides early on Friday morning and again in the afternoon.
Here's where to find all your latest information including the latest forecasts, flood alerts, school or road closures and how to prepare for flooding:
North Yorkshire
East Yorkshire and Humber
Lincolnshire
General advice
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Here's my forecast ahead of tomorrow's storm surge...look out for your high tide times.
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Emergency planners are going into the latest briefing about potential flooding along the Lincolnshire Coast.
Seven flood warnings have been issued for the east of the county including for the River Haven at Boston for tomorrow's high tides.
Soldiers and police officers are going door to door with advice.
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Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North
I'm in Scarborough in North yorkshire this eveving.
This area is due to see high tide around 04:30 on Friday.
The landlord at the Lord Nelson in the town says traders will be staying up overnight ahead of tomorrow's storm surge.
Many have boarded up there properties in preparation.
BBC Radio Humberside
Here's a list of the flood warnings and alerts in place for Coastal and Humber for 04:30-06:30 and 16:00-19:00.
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Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Here's a list of the school closures so far:
Carla George
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter Rod Whiting is now in the emergency planning room with the county's chief constable Neil Rhodes, who's urging residents in at-risk areas to take action.
He says they're now looking at a wider window of flood risk along the Lincolnshire coast.
Emergency services will now be monitoring the situation throughout the day tomorrow - not just at high tide times.
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More pictures have come in of soldiers being deployed to assist Lincolnshire Police in Skegness tonight.
These soldiers are from one of the three UK Standby Battalions, held at readiness to respond to UK contingencies and emergencies.
They have deployed with four-wheel drive vehicles to enable them to assist with evacuations if the weather deteriorates.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe principal cause of a storm surge is high winds pushing the seawater towards the coast.
There is also a smaller contribution from the low pressure at the centre of the storm "pulling" the water level up - a similar effect to what happens when you drink through a straw.
The strong winds can generate large waves on top of the surge which can then damage sea defences or cause water to spill over the top of defences, which increases the flood risk to coastal communities.
Source: The Met Office
