10 flood alerts for Hampshire as Storm Goretti brings strong wind and rain

Strong winds have battered Hampshire as Storm Goretti hits the country, with yellow weather warnings in place for much of the Hampshire area on Thursday night (January 8) and into this morning.

The Met Office has also forecast heavy rain throughout the day with multiple flood alerts in place and one warning for South Haying and South Eastoke seafront.

The Environment Agency said: “Water could push further up the beach than normal. Property at Eastoke corner, near the nature reserve, and at Southwood Road may flood. Overtopping of splash walls along the beach front may flood gardens. Beach huts at West Beach, near the Inn on the beach may also be affected.”

Flood alerts in place are as follows:

• Beaulieu estuary
• Coastal areas of West Wittering to Medmerry
• Fareham to Portchester
• Hayling Island
• Hillhead to Gosport
• Langstone to Emsworth Harbour
• Mansbridge and Riverside Park
• Portsmouth
• Southampton Water and Hamble
• Thorney Island to West Itchenor

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