Ferry services have been scrapped as strong winds sweep across Southampton.

Storm Darragh hit the country this morning, bringing winds of up to 60mph to the city.

Travellers travelling to and from Southampton and Isle of Wight are stranded as services are cancelled.

Red Funnel has so far suspended 17 crossings today, with no ferries expected to run until 12.40pm today.

The 7.15am, 7.50am, 8.25am and 9am Red Jet crossings from Southampton, and the 7.15am, 7.50am, 8.25am, 9am and 9.30am crossings from Cowes are all suspended until further notice due to adverse weather.

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The 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am and 12pm Red Funnel services from Southampton and the 7.30am, 9am, 10:30am and 12pm crossings from East Cowes have also suspended.

Meanwhile, Wightlink is operating on both Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth routes.

But the ferry company has warned that travellers on the Portsmouth to Fishbourne services may be delayed up to two hours.

A spokesperson said: "We will issue further updates. Meanwhile, please check the Wightlink website and app for latest information.

"If Wightlink customers do not want to travel today, they can amend or cancel today’s bookings without charge."