A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and severe gales has been issued by IW Met Service for Friday, with up to 75mph winds and 30mm of rainfall expected.
Forecasters say a spell of strong South to Southwesterly winds will affect the Isle of Wight during Friday morning with gusts of 70-75mph possible in the more exposed parts of the South and West and over high ground, and 50-60mph elsewhere.
Spells of heavy and persistent rain are likely to affect the Island during the same period leading to additional hazards with 15-20mm likely to fall rather widely but as much as 30mm in a few locations.
The warning is in force from 05:00 until 16:00 on Friday 24th January.
Islanders are being warned of potentially dangerous driving conditions, especially on exposed roads in the South and West, as well as the more elevated routes. Spray and surface water will lead to poor visibility at times, with falling tree debris an additional hazard.
Very large waves are to be expected around Western and Southern coasts. Although no coastal/tidal flooding is expected, forecasters say they are expecting surges of water on Western and Southern beaches due to the size of the swell.
Delays and cancellations to public transport are likely, especially cross-Solent travel.
There is also a risk of structural damage to property.
Love the bit that says Islanders are being warned
of potentially dangerous driving conditions
Lol
The stupid B’stards won’t slow down
Beachfield Road Sandown is an example of
Speeding
It’s about time this good for nothing Council
addressed speeding on the island
IT’S BECOMING A JOKE!!