Hundreds of residents are braced to evacuate their homes on remote coastal villages as torrential rain continues to batter the uk.
A "precautionary evacuation notice" has been issued for parts of west Norfolk, including Hunstanton, Heacham and Snettisham.
High tide in these areas and a predicted force six north-westerly winds could result in flooding in the area, Environment Agency says.
So, people are being told to leave caravans and properties in the area between 7am and 10am on Tuesday and not to return until it is safe to do so.
They are also urged to take with them any medication, pets and anything urgent they might need over the next 48 hours.
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The public are also being advised to take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
And as of 8pm today, the Environment Agency had issued 70 flood warnings advising immediate action and 184 flood alerts urging people to prepare for possible flooding, all covering the length and breadth of the country.
"We could see some local quite torrential downpours and a risk of surface water flooding," said Luke Miall, meteorologist at Met Office, said.
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