What to expect

• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
• Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
• Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves

What should I do?

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Issued: 10:33 (UTC) on Sun 15 Nov 2020

Further details

Conditions across the south of England will turn windier this afternoon and early evening. The windiest conditions will be in coastal areas where gales or severe gales are expected along with gusts of 50 to 60 mph for many and perhaps as high as 60 to 70 mph in a few spots. Parts of southwest England are likely to see the highest winds during early to mid afternoon whilst peak winds over parts of southeast England will probably not be until later this afternoon and early evening. Meanwhile, these high winds will be accompanied by further showers and spells of rain, heavy at times.

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Regions and local authorities affected

London & South East England

• Brighton and Hove
• East Sussex
• Hampshire
• Isle of Wight
• Kent
• Portsmouth
• Southampton
• Surrey
• West Sussex

South West England

• Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
• Cornwall
• Devon
• Dorset
• Isles of Scilly
• Plymouth
• Somerset
• Torbay
• Wiltshire