STRONG winds of up to 60mph could hit Southampton today, the Met Office has warned.

The national weather service issued a yellow weather warning for the city and along the coast, including other parts of Hampshire.

It will be in force from midnight until 8am today.

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A Met Office spokesperson said: "A small area of low pressure, named Storm Claudio by Meteo France, will move eastwards through the English Channel bringing a spell of strong to gale force winds.

"While the strongest winds are expected over the Channel Islands and northern France, parts of southern England may well see gales for a time overnight.

"Southerly winds will strengthen before veering westerly and are expected to gust to 50 to 60 mph, especially over coastal areas, with a risk of isolated coastal gusts to 70 mph."

This is what you can expect: 

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

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