A SEVERE “act now” red flood warning has been issued for a popular seaside town as a dangerously high tide rolls in.
Residents in Whitby, North Yorkshire, have been urgently warned to take action immediately with their “flood plans” ahead of a high tide this evening.

Areas affected under the severe flood warning in Whitby[/caption]
Businesses have also been told to take action as soon as possible as dangerously high tides and extreme weather conditions are set to strike the picturesque town between 4pm and 6.45pm today.
The warning, issued by Floodline, has said the worst affected areas are likely to be Whitby Harbour and its surrounding areas.
High tides are expected to peak at around 5.30pm today.
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Residents in Whitby have been warned to ‘act now’ to avoid a dangerously high tide[/caption]