Flood warnings have been issued in Sussex and people urged to act to protect property.

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is expected in several areas and that properties are at risk.

A spokesman said: “Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.”

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office which encompasses the whole county and is in place between 8am and 9pm today.

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The Environment Agency has issued the following warnings - which are more urgent than alerts:

  • Barcombe Mills

Flood warning area: River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Gates.

  • Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge on the Western Rother

Flood warning area: The Western Rother from Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge, including Lodsbridge at Selham, Coultershaw Bridge, and Shopham Bridge.

  • Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur

Flood warning area: Mock Bridge to Betley Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur.

There are also 18 flood alerts in place.

An alert means flooding is possible and people should be prepared.

The Environment Agency advised: “Monitor local water levels and weather conditions, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.”

  • Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
  • Cranleigh Waters
  • Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle
  • Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley
  • Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove
  • Lower River Ems
  • River Adur East Branch
  • River Adur West Branch
  • River Lavant
  • River Lox
  • River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham
  • Rivers Eden and Eden Brook
  • River Uck
  • Upper Ouse
  • Upper River Medway
  • Upper River Mole, Ifield Brook, Gatwick Stream and Burstow Stream
  • Upper River Wey
  • Western Rother