Islanders are being warned about a spell of very strong winds that is due to hit the Island on Sunday evening and into Monday morning. IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for wind, which comes into force at 21:00 on 21st January and lasts until 11:00 the following day. Southwesterly wind gusts of 50-60mph are expected widely with localised gusts of 70mph over hills and around exposed coastal areas. The winds will peak sometime during Monday morning before gradually easing through the afternoon. 
Forecasters say there is a low to moderate risk of falling tree debris such as twigs and branches, with a low risk of the odd downed tree.
At the coast, very large waves can be expected around Western and Southern coasts along with ‘sneaker waves’. Motorists are warning that driving conditions will be dangerous for high-sided vehicles on some of the more elevated and exposed routes. Delays or cancellations to cross-Solent travel is possible, particularly for foot passenger services.
