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Storm Austen Triggers Flood Warning on Dorset Coast
23 Oct
Summary
- Flood warning issued for Dorset coast's Chiswell area.
- Portland Beach Road and Causeway closed due to flooding.
- Train services disrupted between Poole and Bournemouth.
A flood warning is in effect for the Dorset coast, impacting the Chiswell area as Storm Austen brings severe weather. The Environment Agency has closed Portland Beach Road and the Causeway due to waves overtopping the road. Staff are actively monitoring the situation and advising the public to stay clear of seafronts and harbours due to debris.
Further disruptions are occurring inland, where a tree fell onto the railway line near Bournemouth. This incident has led to significant delays and cancellations for train services operating between Poole and Bournemouth, with disruptions anticipated until midday. Replacement bus services have been arranged to assist affected passengers.
Multiple flood alerts are also active across Dorset, including Christchurch Harbour, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, and Poole Harbour, due to high tides. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south coast, encompassing Dorset, the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire, while an amber warning for strong winds is in place for Cornwall and parts of Devon.
