Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Isle Of Wight

An Isle of Wight Met Service Yellow Weather Warning remains in place for the Island this morning (Wednesday).

Spells of heavy, squally, showery rain affected the Island overnight and into the morning.

It is reported that up to 20mm of rain fell overnight locally, with a further 10-20mm falling in short, sharp bursts through this morning (Wednesday).

While these totals may not seem significant overall, they have occurred in a short period of time, leading to potential hazards. 

An additional concern is ongoing very strong southwesterly wind gusts around the heaviest showers.

The wind as a whole is reported to have gust up to around mph 50mph fairly widely but perhaps gusting as high as 60-65mph around the heaviest downpours.

It should be noted that a wind warning has only been issued due to the squally gusts accompanying the heavier downpours, with areas outside of this below our warning threshold.

MORE INFORMATION 

• Localised flash flooding in places 

• Mud, soil and stones being washed across roads and walkways, especially in more rural parts• Falling tree debris such as leaves, twigs and branches with a lower risk for the odd downed tree

• Possible damage to outdoor furniture

• Large waves affecting the islands western, southern and to an extent eastern coastline, posing a significant risk to small watercraft• Polluted storm water affecting the islands beaches

• Delays and/or cancellations to public transport, particularly cross Solent travel