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Boxing Day Gusts Of Up To 80mph Expected For The Isle Of Wight

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The Isle of Wight could see wind gusts of up to 80mph as the Met Office warns of strong winds and heavy rain on Boxing Day (Saturday).

A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for most of England, including the Island.

It comes into force 3pm on Saturday to midday on Sunday (27).

The Met Office said:

‘An area of strong southwesterly winds will develop across parts of northern England and the far south of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before transferring southeastwards across the rest of England and Wales into Sunday morning, clearing by early Sunday afternoon. Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential for 60-70 mph in some locations. 

‘Hills and coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds could see gusts of 70-80 mph. In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain will affect western and southern areas. Combined with strong winds, the rain will lead to some hazardous travelling conditions.’

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