Flood alerts as rain sweeps in across the South West High tides are forecast over the next few days as Environment Agency shuts flood gates THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS BRISTOL IN YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the South West this morning as the Met Office forecasts more heavy rain. There are flood alerts in place for areas in Bristol and the Gloucestershire and Welsh border with residents told to "be prepared" for flooding on roads and farmlands.