The Met Office have issued a yellow ‘be aware’ weather warning for the south west of the UK today including the Isle of Wight between 3pm until midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2013.
The Met Office have said;
“Heavy rain and gales will affect South and West Wales, South West England and some southern coastal counties of England on Wednesday evening. Gusts will reach 50 to 60 mph quite widely, with 70 mph gusts likely in exposed coastal areas.
“Heavy rain may also cause some localised flooding across parts of Wales and South West England. The rain will clear and strongest winds will ease by the early hours of Thursday morning.
“The public should be aware of the potential for minor disruption.”
Visit metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings for the latest regarding the weather warning that have been put in place.