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Heavy Rain Showers And 80MPH Winds To Hit The Isle Of Wight

Heavy rain showers and wind gusts of up to 80mph are expected to hit the Isle of Wight tonight (Friday).

The Isle of Wight Met Office has said that spells of heavy rain - and even hail could fall later today.

Wind gusts could also reach 70-80mph in some areas of the Island.

The Isle of Wight Met Office forecast for tonight reads:

"Further showers at times with some very heavy ones possible bringing the risk of hail and possibly even the odd rumble of thunder. Some very strong wind gusts are possible around the heaviest showers once again.

"Temperature 5.C to 7.C

"Wind WSW or SW 31-54mph gusting up to 70-80mph briefly around the heaviest showers

"Rainfall 2-5mm with locally variable amounts."

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