Parts of Britain are on flood alert as high winds and heavy rainfall are forecast to batter the south coast.
The Environment Agency has warned residents - many of whom are still mopping up after last month's widespread flooding - to brace themselves for a combination of heavy rainfall and storm surges.
Eleven flood warnings have been issued across the South West, with a further 32 areas on the south coast told to prepare for possible flooding.
Communities in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall are likely to be worst hit as spring tides and strong south-easterly winds hit the coast.
Nick Roseveare, of the Environment Agency, said: "We are keeping a close eye on conditions around our coastline and will issue flood warnings if the risk of flooding increases.
"The critical periods will be the early-morning tides over the next three days.
"If they coincide with rain, there's a risk of tide-locking, where water is held in rain-swollen rivers and cannot escape into the sea because of the high tides. This could result in localised flooding."
Between 25mm and 40mm of rain is expected to fall on higher ground in the South West on Thursday night and Friday morning, with other areas likely to see 15-20mm of rain.
Offshore waves of up to 10 metres are expected across the south coast as winds increase and conditions deteriorate, with heavy rain set to arrive in the early hours of Friday.
The public has been advised to stay away from seafronts, quaysides and jetties along the south coast to avoid powerful waves.
The agency said there was also a risk of flooding in south and west Wales, where ground remains saturated from last month's heavy rainfall.
The south east coastline is also being closely monitored.
Those in areas of risk have been urged by the Environment Agency to check their website and Twitter feed for the latest updates, or to call their floodline on 0845 988 1188.
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