HEAVY winds are set to buffet the south coast today.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the area covering Southampton and Hampshire between 10am and 9pm.

Winds of up to 52mph are predicted throughout the day, and are expected to reach their peak at about 4pm.

The organisation has warned that gales will develop throughout the afternoon, with severe gusts of wind along the coastline.

Ferry services in the region are currently running normally, but the gusts may cause some disruption later today.

Heavy rain is forecast for 4-7pm.