Storm Eunice red warning from Isle of Wight Met Service

It means conditions will be 'very dangerous' with 'significant risk of accident'.

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The local forecaster says winds will reach 100mph on the Island's exposed south coast, and higher at the Needles.

The worst of the weather will be between 8am and 4pm tomorrow (Friday).

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A national Met Office warning remains amber, for the Isle of Wight, for between 5am and 9pm tomorrow.

It also says winds of up to 100mph are expected.

The Isle of Wight Council has issued advice on flooding, sandbags and other safety concerns.

Isle of Wight police are urging Islanders to prepare.

Hampshire Constabulary said: "If your area floods then please prepare for this as it is likely to happen. Power cuts are likely, please ensure that you have other light sources available and items to wrap up warm if you have no heating.

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"Do you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours? Please check and ask if they have everything they need and that items in their garden are secure.

"Should you find yourself needing urgent assistance, please call 999 and the right service will be notified and we will get to you."

The force said it would prioritise saving life, which could mean a delay for other calls and meetings will be taking place today (Thursday).

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• Storm Eunice Isle of Wight travel, flood and safety advice

Travel

Red Funnel's operations director Leanna Lakes is advising passengers due to travel tomorrow and Saturday to consider using the car ferries, from East Cowes.

She said: "Due to Storm Eunice we are expecting possible disruption to our Red Jet service from the early hours of Friday February 18, through to the early hours of Monday February 21.

"Our vehicle ferries are expected remain in service, however crossing times may be extended.  Our teams are closely monitoring conditions and will continue to keep the live service status updated on our website and on our travel news page on Twitter. They will also issue notifications regarding any delays and cancellations to booked customers who have opted in to receive alerts."   

"The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority. Any changes to our timetable are always based on factors including wind strength, wave height, tidal conditions, vessel operating limits and visibility. As with all high-speed vessels, our Red Jets can be more susceptible to delays caused by poor weather compared with the vehicle ferries, due to their operating limits."

Images: IW Met Service

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Parts of the south west of England are now covered by a red warning from the Met Office.