Local Focus: Concern mounts for second king tide

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is advising people to consider self-evacuation ahead of tonight's second king tide. The main risks are now high winds and coastal inundation caused by large swells.

The king tide at 10.40am today caused flooding to a number of coastal areas and homes including Snodgrass Rd in Te Puna.

Tonight's king tide may have a similar result – but could affect different areas depending on the wind direction, Civil Defence said.

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