People in the West Bay area are being encouraged to 'take action now' as the area has been issued with a flood warning.

It comes as the entire west Dorset Dorset is on flood alert. 

West Bay

The Environment Agency has issued the warning due to rising tidal levels. 

It says flooding is expected and those in the area should take action to protect themselves and their property, including implementing a flood plan should you have one. 

The warning covers the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, George Street, Swains Row, The Old Timberyard, Station Way, Pier Terrace and East Beach in West Bay. 

Members of the public are advised to avoid contact with, walk or drive through flood water.

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the following: 

West Dorset coast

Lyme Regis

Charmouth

Seatown

West Bay

Bothenhampton

Freshwater

Burton Bradstock

Cogden Beach

Chesil Beach

West Fleet

East Fleet

Chiswell

West Dorset rivers and streams 

Rivers Lim

Char

Winniford

Simene

Brit

Asker

Mangerton

Bride

Alerts mean flooding is possible and you should 'be prepared', acting on a flood plan now if you have one. 

Advice is to avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding.