TWO new Met Office yellow weather warnings – for wind and rain – have been issued for the Isle of Wight, though they come into effect later in the week.
The first warning – for rain – goes live at 6pm on Wednesday, and runs until midnight on Thursday.
The second warning – for wind – is active from midnight on Wednesday and runs until 6pm on Thursday.
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Of the first, the Met Office says heavy rain associated with Storm Ciaran is likely to bring further disruption.
What to expect:
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible.
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.
Of the second, the forecaster says very strong and potentially damaging winds – again associated with Storm Ciaran – are possible.
What to expect:
- There is a slight chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.
- There is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life.
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
- There is a small chance that roads, bridges and railway lines could close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, and ferry services.
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