East Devon District Council is closing several flood gates on Exmouth seafront in preparation for Storm Eunice tomorrow (Friday 18 February).

It comes after the Met Office upgraded its weather warning to amber for the local area.

The new £12m tidal defence scheme includes 27 flood gates, which 'can be closed in minutes' when there is a risk of flooding.

All of the gates on Morton Crescent will be closed, as well as Mamhead Slipway and the gate by the clock tower.

The district council has said that 'improved road drainage' should mean that the other road gates do not need to be closed. It has also advised the public to keep away from the seafront.

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