Just as one storm passes, a new one comes along.
Southampton was battered by gusts of up to 55mph yesterday as Storm Isha swept across the UK wreaking havoc in parts of the country.
A severe amber alert for wind was extended to include the south coast as gales intensified in the evening and into Monday, causing widespread disruption to public transport.
Ferry services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight were suspended while speed restrictions were put in place along the South Western Railway network, leading to delays and cancellations.
The wet and windy conditions have been replaced by sunshine today but this welcome break from the recent bad weather won't last long.
A new storm named Jocelyn by the Irish Meteorological Service will bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK on Tuesday and into Wednesday.
#StormJocelyn has been named by @MetEireann and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK on Tuesday and into Wednesday #weatheraware 🌀 pic.twitter.com/DihJvBBCUg
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 22, 2024
Fresh yellow warnings for rain and wind have been issued by the Met Office alongside an amber alert for western and northern Scotland.
While none of the warnings cover the south coast, heavy downpours are forecast in Southampton for much of tomorrow, easing off into the afternoon.
Gale force winds will also hit the city, getting stronger as the day goes on and reaching 42mph in the evening.
Below is an hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton from the Met Office.
Hour-by-hour forecast
12am - clear, 25mph winds
1am - partly cloudy, 22mph winds
2am - partly cloudy, 21mph winds
3am - partly cloudy, 20mph winds
4am - cloudy, 21mph winds
5am - cloudy, 19mph winds
6am - cloudy, 20mph winds
7am - light rain, 22mph winds
8am - heavy rain, 24mph winds
9am - heavy rain, 29mph winds
10am - heavy rain, 33mph winds
11am - heavy rain, 35mph winds
12pm - heavy rain, 36mph winds
1pm - heavy rain, 37mph winds
2pm - light rain, 36mph winds
3pm - light rain, 36mph winds
4pm - overcast, 38mph winds
5pm - overcast, 40mph winds
6pm - overcast, 40mph winds
7pm - drizzle, 42mph winds
8pm - overcast, 42mph winds
9pm - overcast, 42mph winds
10pm - light rain, 42mph winds
11pm - cloudy, 41mph winds
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