Flood alerts have been issued in Southampton and across Hampshire as Storm Ashley brings heavy wind and rain.

The alerts, in place until 6pm today (20 October) cover: Mansbridge and Riverside Park; Southampton Water and Hamble; Beaulieu Estuary; Fareham to Portchester; Hillhead to Gosport and Milford on Sea to Lymington.

The high tides at 1.30pm and 3.26pm today are expected to be higher than normal, due to Storm Ashley bringing in 'unsettled weather', the Environment Agency said.

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A statement on their website said: "For 1.5 hours either side of high water, levels in the lower River Itchen will increase as the incoming tide prevents water from flowing out to sea.

"Footpath flooding will affect some areas of Riverside Park."

It said that the car park by The White Swan in Mansbridge may see 'minor flooding for a short period of time'.

For an hour either side of high tide, 'very minor flooding' is expected to affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon.

Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, and Shore Road in Hythe.

During this time, the Environment Agency gave the following advice: "Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks, and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above."