If the latest Met Office weather warning is anything to go by, the Isle of Wight is in for a battering on Thursday (28th Mar 2024).
Valid from 7am to 6pm, the warning reads:
A deep area of low pressure will bring a spell of very windy weather to parts of southwest and then southern England on Thursday.
Gusts of 50 mph are expected quite widely, while some exposed coastal spots may experience gusts of 60 to 70 mph, with large waves also likely.
The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy, squally showers with the possibility of hail and thunder in some locations.
Hail won’t fall everywhere but where it does it can quickly make road surfaces slippery, while surface water and spray are likely to worsen travel conditions rather more widely.
What to expect
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
You can stay up to date with the warning by visiting the Met Office website.
