With heavy rain forecast this evening (Tuesday) and overnight, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents to prepare for possible isolated flooding on the Island.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning valid from 4am tomorrow until 12 noon.
Could hit the Island early
However, a band of showers, locally heavy, with thunderstorms, could hit the Island as early as 9pm this evening according to local forecasts.
Residents are being warned the Island could see hail and strong winds with gusts of up to 50mph, leading to possible travel disruption, isolated power outages and isolated flooding of homes and businesses.
Forecast for tomorrow
Sunny spells and isolated showers are forecast for much of tomorrow, with the possible return of heavy rain by late afternoon before clearing by Thursday.
Island Roads are currently ensuring the strategic sandbag locations are fully stocked and accessible to the public should the need arise.
More info
For further advice on preparing for a flood, what to do during and after a flood including key contact numbers and details of the strategic sandbag locations, visit the Website.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
Image: © Tim Wells Light at Night Photography
