Batten down the hatches for what could be a stormy evening on the Islae of Wight today (Monday).

Jamie Russell, of the Isle of Wight Met Service, is predicting a chance of a tornado or waterspout, up to an inch of rain, hailstones and wind gusts of up to 50mph. 

IW Met Service says in its warning: !A new area of heavy downpours and embedded thunderstorms will develop across the English Channel and France this evening and move their way into southern England and the Isle of Wight.

"Once again torrential downpours are likely in places with up to 25mm of rain falling locally.

Isle of Wight County Press: IW Met Service's warning for tonight (Monday).IW Met Service's warning for tonight (Monday).

"The heaviest downpours could see some strong wind gusts of 40-50mph in places, along with the risk of some fairly large hail and perhaps even a tornado or waterspout.

"Once again it must be pointed out that the worst conditions will be extremely localised, meaning that not everywhere will see the downpours, in fact it is entirely possible that they could miss the island altogether.

"However, the risk for some severe weather is certainly present, and if you are caught under one of the heavier showers/storms, it could well be in the severe category."

Last night (Sunday) there was a yellow weather warning in place.