COUNCIL staff are warning residents in vulnerable properties in Scarborough of a potential tidal surge.

Road closures in the area will also be in place as coastal towns prepare for strong winds and possible flooding.

Of particular concern are the high tides at approximately 4am and 4pm tomorrow, Friday January 13, which are expected to particularly affect Sandsend, Whitby and Scarborough.

A note on the Scarborough Council website says: "The predicted gale force winds could result in large waves and high water levels around the times of high tide."

Police have also put out a warning, saying there is potential for flooding and "wave overtopping" at various locations along the coast.

Flood alerts are in place from Staithes to Whitby and Whitby to Filey.

Road closures will also be in place at Whitby, Sandsend and Scarborough.

For more information, please follow this link to Scarborough Borough Council's website http://owl.li/8a3q307VZme.

For the latest flood alerts visit the Flood information service website http://owl.li/Fjgh307VZLo.

The Met office have also issued a strong wind warning and have forecast snow for parts of North Yorkshire from midnight tonight.