Flood alerts have been issued for much of Kent’s coastline.

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible due to high tides.

The areas impacted are the tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain; Dartford to Allhallows; Sheppey; Kemsley to Seasalter; Whitstable to Margate; Ramsgate to Kingsdown; and St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate.

The alert for St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate is for tonight (Saturday) from 10.45pm to 11.45pm, with high tide at 11.15pm.

The others are for tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am to 3pm with high tide at about 1pm.

The only exception is Ramsgate to Kingsdown, where the alert is in place from 11am to noon, with high tide at 11.30am.

The agency warns: “Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.

“Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous…”

“Flooding may apply two to four hours either side of high tide.

“Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.”

The alerts are among 41 issued across the country.

There are also flood warnings, which is where flooding is expected, rather than possible, covering mainly areas in the north east of England.