The Met Office have issued a weather warning for strong winds and rain on Saturday (2nd October).
Valid from 1pm to 10pm the warning reads:
A spell of strong southerly winds is expected to affect some southern and eastern parts of England during Saturday afternoon and into the evening.
Gusts are likely to reach 45-55 mph inland with 65 mph possible along exposed coasts.
Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, with as much as 30-40 mm of rain falling in 3-6 hours in some parts of south and south-east England.
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Stay up to date with the weather warning by visiting the Met Office Website.
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