A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Isle of Wight.

The alert comes into force on Sunday, January 21.

The Isle of Wight Met Service is warning of gusts of up to 70mph in some parts of the Island.

Local forecaster Jamie Russell said: "A spell of very strong winds will develop during Sunday evening, likely peaking some time during Monday morning before gradually easing through the afternoon.

"Southwesterly wind gusts of 50-60mph are expected widely with localised gusts of 70mph over hills and around exposed coastal areas."

The warning comes into place from 9pm on Sunday until 11am on Monday.