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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour

Reported by Meteoalarm UK

An orange flood warning, rated severe and immediate, covers the North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour. It was published at 06:58 UTC on 28 October 2026 and expires at 06:58 UTC on 7 November 2026.

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  • Affected location: Whitby Harbour
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The warning identifies an immediate flood threat around Whitby Harbour and nearby waters.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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