Flood warnings have been issued in Sussex.

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is expected in the areas warnings are active and that properties are at risk.

A spokesman said: “Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.”

The Environment Agency has issued the following warnings:

Alfriston

Flood warning area: Cuckmere River at Alfriston from Shermans Bridge to Deans Place Hotel including Milton Lock and Long Bridge.

Amberley on the River Arun

Flood warning area: The River Arun at Amberley, including Bury, Houghton Bridge, and South Stoke.

Arundel on the River Arun

Flood warning area: The River Arun at Arundel, including Warningcamp, and Burpham.

Bersted on the Aldingbourne Rife

Flood warning area: The Aldingbourne Rife at Bersted, including Addison Way, Riverside Caravan Park, and the South Bersted industrial estate.

Climping

Flood warning area: Coastal areas of Climping, including Poole Place.

Seaford seafront

Flood warning area: Coastal areas of Seaford seafront including The Esplanade, areas behind and near the Martello Tower, Buckle Caravan and Camping Park and Salts Recreation Ground.

The warnings come as the Met Office extended a weather warning for rain.

The warning came into force from midnight and is in place until just before midnight on Sunday.

Originally, the warning was due to end at 6am on Sunday.

There are also nine flood alerts in place in the county:

  • Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
  • Climping Seafront
  • Coastal areas of Seaford seafront
  • Langstone to Emsworth Harbour
  • Lower Arun
  • Selsey Bill to Elmer
  • Thorney Island to Bracklesham
  • Tidal areas of Littlehampton Rope Walk
  • Western Rother

A flood alert means flooding is possible and that people should be prepared.

The Environment Agency said: “Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.”