You can see photos and videos from Saturday’s stormy weather at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/109mph-winds-batter-the-island-causing-damage-and-disruption/.
Follow our live updates below to keep up-to-date on what is happening across the Isle of Wight today (Saturday). The system will automatically update every 30 seconds without the need to refresh the page.
Forecasters at IW Met Service are warning of gusts of up to 85mph in more exposed locations along western and southern coasts, as well as over the hills. Gusts of up to 65mph are expected in other parts of the Island.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast. Read more on both warnings at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/amber-weather-warning-for-saturday-as-85mph-winds-expected/.
Who to call?
Tree or other hazard blocking the highway, contact Island Roads – 01983 844220
Powerlines down, call Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks – 105
An unsafe building, posing a risk to life, call the Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service – 999
Someone in danger along the coastline, call HM Coastguard – 999
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If you or someone else is in difficulty on the coast or at sea, or if you spot what you think may be unexploded ordnance, then dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Further safety information can be found at https://coastguardsafety.campaign.gov.uk/.
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It is a little blowy out……..
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