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Isle of Wight weather warning for strong winds (update 2)

The Met Office have issued a severe weather warning this morning for strong winds (as you can probably hear already).

Valid from 06:00 to 10:00 Friday 29th December, it reads:

A spell of strong winds is expected this morning.

Some short term loss of power and other services is possible, as well as some delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.

The strong wind could affect cross-Solent services.

Hovertravel
8.30 – Service suspended due to adverse weather.

7.20 – Services are operating to the Christmas timetable, however, crossing times are extended due to strong winds and services are currently experiencing a delay of 15 minutes

RedJet
8.29 – East Cowes to Southampton Vehicle Ferry at 9:45 cancelled due to technical issue.

7.21 – All running to time at present.

FastCat
7.22 No update.

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