Storm Imogen Upgrades Weather Warning to Amber in the South
Amber Alert as Storm Imogen Roars In
The Met Office has slammed the South with an amber severe weather warning today. Storm Imogen is roaring in, bringing ferocious winds and heavy rain. Gusts hit a staggering 90mph overnight on The Needles, Isle of Wight.
Chaos on the Coastline
- Southsea council shut barriers on Clarence Parade as gale-force ten winds and towering 30-foot waves slammed the sea defences.
- Hayling Island battered by a savage thunderstorm, with reports of a small tornado tearing through the area.
- Buildings damaged and residents shaken amid the violent weather.
Rush Hour Mayhem Ahead
Drivers brace for disruption during Monday’s morning rush as storm winds wreak havoc across roads. Police and motoring groups urge everyone to drive carefully and stick to advisory speed limits.
Be Prepared – Met Office Warns of Serious Risk
The Met Office warns of potential damage to trees, buildings, and power outages. Flying debris poses a real danger to personal safety. The amber warning runs from 3am to 6pm, replacing the earlier yellow wind warning.
This is the first amber weather warning for the Isle of Wight in 18 months. Officials say there’s still some uncertainty about how far north and east the damaging winds will reach, with peak gusts under review.
