WIND WARNING FOR THE WIGHT – MARCH TO BEGIN WITH WET AND WINDY CONDITIONS

IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, with rain also set to bring unfavourable conditions across the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Friday). Forecasters say a spell of very wet and windy weather will develop during Friday morning. Wind gusts of 65-70mph are possible around exposed coasts and hills and this will be accompanied by some heavy and squally rain. The heaviest rain and strongest winds are only likely to last a few hours, although during that time the Island could potentially see rainfall totals of up to 15mm. Whilst that isn’t a huge rainfall total for a 24 hour period, it is a siginificant amount to fall over just a few hours. The timing of the worst conditions may also affect the morning rush hour traffic. Islanders are urged to be cautious of falling tree debris and surface water on the roads. High-sided vehicles could be affected by strong winds, particularly on exposed routes. The warning is in force from 04:00 until 10:00 on Friday 1st March.