A COUPLE of roads in Prestatyn have been closed this morning (April 9) as the adverse weather conditions affect the coastal areas of Denbighshire.

These closures, on Bastion Road and Barkby Avenue, will remain in place to cover the high tide and weather warning period.

Access will be limited to residents only.

As well as the road closures, the council has closed Prestatyn’s Nova West, Beach Road East and Barkby Beach car parks, along with Rhyl Central car park as a precautionary temporary measure until the weather risk subsides.

The Met Office yesterday issued a yellow warning for wind from between 1am and 3pm, which is coinciding with the high tide in the morning at 11.19am.

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A later high tide at 11.44hpm is not currently a concern, as the winds are set to decrease over the course of the afternoon and evening.

Denbighshire County Council’s teams are checking flood defences are in good working order, clearing gulleys and ditches to help reduce flood risk to communities.

All flood gates will be closed, including the new gates at East Rhyl and the Golf Club as soon as possible.

This morning’s heavy rainfall may also contribute to surface water flooding, and drivers are urged to be aware of this potential hazard.

Residents are reminded to be prepared by assessing the situation in their local area and act early if they think there is a risk of flooding to stay safe.

People are urged also to stay away from swollen rivers, and not to drive or walk through flood water.