Strong winds forecast across Sussex in the wake of Storm Evert

A weather warning for strong winds is now in effect for Sussex, with gusts of up 65mph expected.

The yellow alert by the Met Office came into force at 6am on Friday (30th July) and is expected to last until 6pm.

It comes in the wake of Storm Evert - the first named storm of the summer - which is continuing to affect many parts of the south.

The Met Office says the windy weather may cause travel disruption and delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.

What can we expect from the windy weather?

• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected.

• Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer.

• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.

• Some short term loss of power and other services.

• Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.

• There may also be some fallen trees and damage to temporary outdoor structures is possible.

• The Met Office forecast states:

• Windy conditions, including coastal gales for some, will develop across southern and south-eastern England early on Friday, spreading into North Sea coastal areas during the late morning and afternoon.

• Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected quite widely with gusts of 55 mph or so likely in some of the most exposed coastal areas. Winds will then slowly ease from the west later on Friday.

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