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Gale Warning For Isle Of Wight Tonight

The weather predicted by Deutsche Wetterdienst for 9pm tonight, May 3rd

A warning of gales or severe gales covers the Isle of Wight tonight (Monday 3 May) and tomorrow morning.

Multiple forecasters including the Isle of Wight Meteorological Service have issued an alert concerning the winds to be produced by an area of low pressure due to cross northern England tonight, a weather system described as "vigorous" by the UK Met Office.

According to the Island's weather bureau, very strong south to southwesterly winds are expected.

They said:

"Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible anywhere across the island, with gusts of 70 to 75 mph possible on exposed coasts and hills, especially in more southern and western parts of the Isle of Wight."

Describing accompanying weather conditions, they added:

"A spell of heavy rain will come with the strong winds, giving rather treacherous driving conditions for a time, especially in areas that have seen minimal amounts of rainfall throughout April, as these areas will see particularly slippy roads and walkways.

"Surface water and spray will be an additional hazard."

They warned also that cross-Solent travel may be disrupted.

The animations below showing, first wind gusts and directions, then the progress of the low pressure area across England, are derived from data supplied by Deutsche Wetterdienst using data processed from 6am this morning, May 3.

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