RESIDENTS have been warned that river levels on the Thames as it passes through Thurrock and wider south Essex could reach danger levels in the next 24 hours.

The government has issued a warning because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses between 1am to 2am tomorrow, Friday 29 November.

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.62mAODN at 1:30am, on Friday 29th November, which is 0.68m above tide tables, wind Force 5, Northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level).

The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few days.

Residents are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.

A spokesperson said: "We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide."