Flintshire residents in the Greenfield to Bagillt area and the Point of Ayr area are being urged to evacuate their properties due to the severe risk of flooding as a result of a combination of high winds and high tides.

The high risk time is between 11.45am and 12.15pm.

The specific areas which need to be evacuated are Talacre,  Ty'n Y Morfa, Dee Bank, Boot, Welston, Walwen and the Greenfield Business Park.

People are being asked to take action to move important and valuable items to safety, making sure they keep themselves and their families safe and to listen to the advice of emergency services.

Holywell Leisure Centre in Fron Park Road the town centre is being made available as a rest centre for anyone affected who wishes to use it.

Anyone unable to evacuate please call 101 and arrangements will be made.