A FLOOD warning has been issued for a part of the Essex coast.

The Environment Agency covering East Anglia has issued a flood warning for the Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort and surrounding marshland at East Tilbury.

Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

The Environment Agency say it is likely between 11:45 and 1:45pm today, Monday, September 26.

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They added: “Areas most at risk are Coalhouse Fort and car park, and the low-lying land between the Fort and Coalhouse Point.

“Flood water is dangerous.

“Don’t put yourself or others at risk.

“We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate.”