Live updates: Strong winds and travel disruptions expected as Storm Franklin hits Portsmouth and Hampshire
FOLLOWING a weekend of extreme weather as Storm Eunice battered the south coast, Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire can expect more strong winds and travel disruption today as Storm Franklin sweeps through the area.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for most of England, as well as parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, for yesterday (Feb 20) and today until 1pm, with winds of up to 50mph expected.
On the Met Office website it said: ‘Further periods of very strong winds on Sunday and Monday, with possible disruption.
‘What to expect: Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down.
‘Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.
‘Some roads and bridges may close.
‘Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
‘Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.’
You can recap all the latest storm updates from throughout the day in our live blog below.