A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for the Mersey in Warrington.

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible for a number of areas in the town.

The alert will be in place in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Thursday.

Areas at risk include Fiddlers Ferry, Eastford Road, Arpley Bridge, Knutsford Road, Howley, Kingsway North and Westy.

The Environment Agency also says that flooding is possible of low-lying lands and roads at the following locations:

  • Fiddlers Ferry, between 12.45am and 1.45am
  • Eastford Road, between 1.15am and 2.15am
  • Arpley Bridge, between 1.30am and 2.30am

The flood alert reads: “We currently do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during the next high tide around midday tomorrow.

“However, we are expecting the flood alert to be met during the early hours of the morning on Friday and Saturday.

“Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 

“Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.”