Going for a dip in the sea this winter? Refresh yourself with these top 5 safety tips... 🏊 1. Swim with someone, so you can look out for one other ...👇 #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater fb.watch/9rjxRHF-fk/ via facebookwatch

Going for a dip in the sea this winter? Refresh yourself with some top safety tips 🏊 ... 2. Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back, so that they can call for help if you are overdue #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater

Going for a dip in the sea this winter? Refresh yourself with some top safety tips 🏊 ... Tip 3 - Be seen – a brightly coloured swim cap and tow float will help #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater

Going for a dip in the sea this winter? Refresh yourself with some top safety tips 🏊 ... 4. Check the weather forecast and tide times #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater

Going for a dip in the sea this winter? Refresh yourself with some top safety tips 🏊 ... Tip 5. Take a fully charged mobile in a waterproof phone pouch so you can call for help if you need to #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater

...and finally, if you or someone else is in danger in the sea or at the coast, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard 🚨 #999Coastguard #AlwayOnCall #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater fb.watch/9rjxRHF-fk/ via facebookwatch

With #StormArwen named as our first winter storm, we can expect some strong winds and rough weather overnight and into the weekend. We urge people to stay safe near the coast as the severe weather could make our seas and coastlines particularly dangerous. (📷 Steve Duncombe)