A flood alert is in place between Putney Bridge and Teddington Weir today.

The flood information informations service said:

"River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides.

"The forecast high tide at Richmond will be 4.87 mAOD at 03:00 on 16/12/20 and 4.97 mAOD at 15:30 on 16/12/20.

"Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected.

"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Astronomical tide levels are rising.

"The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 180 cubic metres per second and is rising.

"We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation."

Take care when by the towpath today.