Yellow weather warning issued for Sussex coast with 70mph gusts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Sussex coastal areas ahead of forecast gusts of up to 70mph. The Met Office issued the warning on Monday, 19 October, covering Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex from midnight to 12pm on Friday, 23 October.

The Met Office warns that flying debris could damage buildings, cause injuries and threaten lives. Roads and bridges could close, and power cuts could disrupt mobile phone signal coverage. Large waves or beach debris pose risks to people along seafronts, coastal roads and properties.

Road, rail, air and ferry services face potential delays or cancellations, with heavy rain expected to make travel more difficult. Winds are expected to ease from late morning into the early afternoon on Friday. The Met Office advises people to prepare to protect their property, check for loose items outside their homes and plan how to secure them. Those on the coast are warned to be aware of large waves, which can sweep people off their feet and out to sea even from the shore, and to take care near cliffs.

How it is being reported

• Weather warning issued as 70mph gusts forecast for coastal areasCoastal areas face gusts of up to 70mph under a yellow weather warningThe Argus · 19 Oct, 16:20
• Yellow weather warning issued for Sussex coast ahead of forecast 70mph gustsA yellow weather warning has been issued for the coastal region of Sussex.Chichester Observer · 19 Oct, 13:26

In this story: Met Office · Brighton and Hove · East Sussex · West Sussex

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