Parts of Sussex are braced for strong winds and heavy rain today (Saturday).
A Met Office Yellow Weather Warning is in force from now until 10pm.
Gusts of wind are likely to reach 45-55 mph inland with 65 mph possible along exposed coasts.
Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, with as much as 30-40 mm of rain falling in 3-6 hours in some parts of south and south-east England.
What to expect:
• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
• Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
• It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
• Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
South-East areas affected:
• Brighton and Hove
• East Sussex
• Greater London
• Hampshire
• Isle of Wight
• Kent
• Medway
• Portsmouth
• Southampton
• Surrey
• West Sussex
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