People are urged to avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water
The River Wye at Redbrook (file image)(Image: Will Luker)
There could be flooding on Friday night (November 7) and on Saturday morning (November 8) due to high tides on the River Wye in Gloucestershire.
The affected stretch runs from Coleford in the Forest of Dean down to Chepstow in Wales.
According to the Environment Agency, there could be flooding from 8pm on Friday and from 8am on Saturday.
Issuing a Flood Alert, which means flooding is possible, the agency says: “Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Wye Estuary from Redbrook to Chepstow.”
It says the predicted peaks at Avonmouth Portbury are 7.4m to 7.7 on Friday and 6.9m to 7.2m on Friday at Newport.
The affected part of the River Wye between England and Wales(Image: Environment Agency)
On Saturday, the high tide is forecast between 8am and 9am with predicted peaks of 7.3m to 7.6m at Avonmouth Portbury and 6.8m to 7.1m at Newport.
It adds: “We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”
The Met Office is forecasting some heavy rain in the Forest of Dean on Friday up until 6pm, with light rain until 8pm.
Saturday is looking dry and bright, with light rain due on Sunday.
Met Office South West forecast
Today: Rather cloudy with some showers at first, and a band of more general rain gradually moving northeastwards across the region through the day, heavy at times. Remaining mild. Becoming breezy at times. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Tonight: Rain easing this evening to leave a largely dry night with clear spells. Some mist and fog patches developing and feeling chillier than previous nights. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Saturday: A brighter day with sunny spells. The odd shower around during the afternoon but most places staying dry. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine with light winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Dry to start on Sunday, but soon turning unsettled later as rain pushes eastwards, with further rain arriving Monday. Becoming drier but windier on Tuesday with sunny spells. Chillier nights.
