Waves batter North Tyneside coast

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

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.