For the first time in 40 years the Dutch, English and Germans expect an extremely heavy storm and high tide. The complete Dutch coast is monitored by dyke inspectors and the dams of the Delta Works, the Dutch Delta coast protection system are closed.
For the futuristic mobile Maeslandt dam, that can close off the entrance of the Rotterdam harbour and that was opened in 1997, it is the first time it is closed.
Extensive video footage of the Dutch cost protection system is needed for background reportage.
Although some streets in the UK are flooded, in the end the storm and high tide turn out to be pretty harmless.