Yellow weather warning issued as 65mph winds hit south coast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 65mph winds affecting the south coast from 6pm tonight until 3am Tuesday.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind coming into force at 6pm tonight and remaining in place until 3am on Tuesday. This is the third weather warning Dorset has faced in the last week, following storms Austen and Boelo.

South to south-westerly winds will increase from the west during Monday evening, with gusts of 45 to 50mph inland and 60 to 65mph along exposed coasts and over high ground. Heavy rain is expected to accompany the winds before conditions ease from the west during the early hours of Tuesday.

The Met Office has warned that delays to transport are likely across road, rail, air and ferry services. Bus and train journeys could take longer, and some areas may experience power cuts during the height of the adverse weather. The forecaster advised people to check road conditions and public transport timetables and amend travel plans if necessary. Coastal areas have been warned to be aware of large waves and spray.

How it is being reported

• 65mph winds expected to lash the south coast tonight as Met Office issues new warningYellow weather warning issued as 65mph winds and heavy rain forecastBournemouth Echo · 26 Oct, 14:54
• 65mph winds expected as yellow weather warning issuedThe wet and windy weather is continuing to hit Dorset this week as another weather warning is issuedDorset Echo · 26 Oct, 11:49

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