Before the predicted heat wave hits our shores later this week, there’s more windy weather on the way that may affect cross-Solent travel.
The yellow (be alert) weather warning is valid from 1600 on Monday (1 June) to 1800 on Tuesday (2 June). It reads,
An unseasonably windy spell is likely across many parts of the UK later on Monday, overnight and well into Tuesday, as active frontal systems sweep across the UK. An initial swathe of southerly gales will move east across many parts later on Monday, giving gusts to 50 mph widely but 60-65 mph across exposed Irish Sea and perhaps some English Channel coasts.
Winds will become west or southwesterly on Tuesday, with further gales in places, before gradually easing later. Heavy rain will accompany the strong winds at times and large waves may affect some coasts in the west and south.
Given the unseasonable nature of the winds, the public should be aware of the potential for disruption to transport and outdoor activities. Damage to some trees seems likely, given that they are in full leaf.
There remains uncertainty in the areas likely to be worst affected and this warning will be updated on Monday in the light of new information.
