A HIGH tide this lunchtime, Friday, has prompted the Environment Agency to issue a flood warning at the Mersey.
Flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected between 11.45am and 2.30pm.
Areas at risk of flooding include Fiddlers Ferry, Eastford Road, Arpley Bridge, Knutsford Road, Howley and Kingsway North.
Water has already burst the banks of the Mersey on the Arpley railway bridge at Bridge Foot.
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The Environment Agency said: "Flood alerts and warnings may also be required for subsequent high tides over the coming days.
"We are closely monitoring the situation, please avoid using low lying footpaths."
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