Waves batter North Tyneside coast

Wild weather at Tynemouth.Wild weather at Tynemouth.
Wild weather at Tynemouth.
Coastguards were out on patrol this afternoon after flood warnings were issued for North Tyneside.

Earilier today, the Environment Agency issued a flood warning for Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth.

High tides combined with the Beast from the East meant large waves were expected.