A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Mersey estuary in Warrington.
The alert was issued by the Environment Agency this afternoon, Thursday.
This states that ‘flooding is possible in this area’, warning residents to be prepared.
Areas encompassed by the alert include Penketh, Sankey Bridges, Centre Park, Latchford, Victoria Park, Westy and Howley.
No time limit has been placed on the alert due to ongoing industrial action, with people urged to monitor weather conditions.
According to a forecast by the Met Office, rain is predicted for the remainder of today.
The alert states: “Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
“Avoid using low-lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
“Environment Agency flood warning officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message.
“During industrial action, this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.”
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