The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds affecting the Isle of Wight on Thursday.
The warning, which is valid from 7am to 6pm on Thursday, and then for most of Friday, reads:
Thursday
A spell of strong and gusty winds are expected to move from west to east across the warning area during Thursday.A band of heavy rain will move from west to east across the area on Thursday, bringing a 4-5 hour spell of strong and gusty winds.
Winds are expected to reach 50-60 mph over exposed coasts and hills. Winds, arriving across western areas during the morning will ease during the afternoon, whereas eastern areas will see winds peak during the afternoon.
Friday
Storm Éowyn will bring a spell of strong winds for a time on Friday.As Storm Éowyn moves across the northwest of the UK on Friday, south to southwesterly winds will strengthen with gusts of 40-50 mph likely for a time, perhaps higher on exposed coasts and hills, before easing through the afternoon.
You can follow the weather warnings (Thurs and Friday) by visiting the Met Office website.
