Flood alert issued for Hunstanton due to strong winds

A flood alert has been issued for the Hunstanton coast area this evening.

Updated guidance from the Environment Agency, issued a short time ago, said: "Due to increased wind strength the surge height is higher than forecast.

"We expect some minor impacts along the seafront in Hunstanton into this evening, Monday 31st January.

"The local authority are closing the flood gates at Hunstanton which will make access difficult."

A separate flood alert has been issued for the coastal area from Old Hunstanton to Cley.