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Jersey Braces for Red Tide Warning Chaos
5 Dec
Summary
- Red tide warning issued for Saturday morning's high tide.
- Disruption expected from large waves and sea wall overflow.
- Coastal roads may close, with seawater and debris predicted.
Jersey is preparing for severe coastal impacts as the highest level of tide warning, a red alert, has been issued for Saturday morning. The 06:54 GMT high tide is expected to cause significant disruption, with fears that large waves could surge over sea walls along the island's south, east, and west coasts.
This alert follows an orange warning for Friday evening's high tide at 18:35 GMT. Both warnings indicate a high likelihood of waves and debris inundating coastal areas and potentially impacting roadways. Islanders are strongly advised to avoid coastal zones during these periods and to anticipate travel delays.
Senior forecaster John Searson urged residents to exercise caution in the hours surrounding high tide. The potential for seawater and debris on roads and some localized flooding necessitates increased vigilance and preparedness across the island.
