Overnight and this morning the Environment Agency issued alerts for potential flooding in certain areas and urged residents to protect themselves and their property. Extra caution advised on roads.
At the moment the forecast for Friday is looking pretty grim, but The Met office say there'll be a calmer, colder spell for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Hampshire and other parts of South East and West of England are subject to an Amber weather warning for snow. If you are driving off the Island today take care.