A new weather warning has been issued as Storm Darragh batters Southampton.

The Met Office issued the new yellow warning on Saturday, with strong winds set to last util 6pm tonight.

Originally a warning for strong winds was due to end at 6am today.

Southampton has already by hit by strong gusts, with around 60mph recorded on Saturday.

Hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton 

  • 11am - Overcast, 7C
  • 12pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 1pm - Overcast, 8C
  • 2pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 3pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 4pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 5pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 6pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 7pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 8pm - Overcast, 7C
  • 9pm - Overcast, 8C
  • 10pm - Overcast, 8C
  • 11pm - Overcast, 8C

Wind gusts will reach a high of 48mph before dropping to 47mph, 43mph, and later 34mph.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Storm Darragh will be moving away from the UK through Sunday but will continue to leave a legacy of strong north to northeasterly winds across much of England and Wales.

“Winds will quite widely gust to 35-45 mph inland but locally could gust in excess of 50 mph, especially over higher ground.

“Around coasts, winds will gust to 50-60 mph, perhaps locally nearer 70 mph during the morning.

“The wind may cause disruption to travel, with difficult driving conditions likely. Winds will very slowly ease from the north through the day.”

The Met Office warns some bus and train services will be affected, with some journeys taking longer with delays to rail, air and ferry transport also expected.

Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.

There’s also a chance of some short-term loss of power and other services.