Weather

The Met Office has issued a wind warning for Portsmouth this week.

Wind warning issued for Portsmouth this week as 70mph gusts possible

Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices vary

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

Live Weather didn't dampen spirits as thousands flock to Victorious

Jessie J performs at Victorious Festival

Victorious Festival 2026 review: Our verdict on another festival year

Wightlink cat c oming in. Wild weather on Saturday morning in Old Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (060626-05)

Wightlink and Hovertravel services from Portsmouth are cancelled

Tug boat display at Victorious Festival

Enthusiastic tug boat soaks festival goers with its windy display

A crowd of people watching the Kaiser Chiefs perform at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth (Tom Langford/Victorious Festival/Strong Island)

Victorious Festival: Will it rain this weekend?

Fire service to leave the New Forest

Firefighters leave the New Forest two weeks after devastating fire

A31 barrier repairs after the New Forest Fire

A31 reopens after fire - but speed restrictions are in place

Danny with his summit medal at the top of Snowdon

Man climbs Snowdon days after alcohol-related hospital stay

Solent forts, No Man’s Fort and Spitbank Fort both sold for over £1m each following an auction with Savills.

Fort injunction to deter urban explorers to be reviewed by High Court

Rain is set to sweep over the city after weeks of hot weather.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Rain forecast to sweep across the city - when?
Rain is on its way
Sophie Lewis

Disposable barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale following Portsmouth City Council's recent prohibition. Pictured: An arid Southsea Common on August 14 in extremely hot conditions.

Disposable barbecues temporarily banned from sale amid city decision

Titchfield's North Scrape has completely dried out due to extreme weather. Avian Botulism has spread.

'Extreme' heat dries up nature reserve as Avian Botulism spreads

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time deal

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

A "mini-tornado" in Leigh Park this afternoon flipped a trampoline out of a resident's back garden.

Watch the moment a 'mini-tornado' ripped through Leigh Park today

SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeve

SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

Green spaces have turned a dusty brown across Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

Drought declared for Hampshire as dry spell and heatwaves continue

The fire, now under control, started from a combine harvester.

Praise for firefighters after devastating blaze

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Sam' Sunflower field is due to open on the weekend of 25th July 2026
Pictured:Owner Sam Wilson and his dog Piper
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Beautiful blooms return as Sam's Sunflower fields open this weekend
Sam’s Sunflowers open this weekend - celebrating one of Britain’s best-loved naturalists
Kelly Brown

The weather-resistant garden storage box is available in 300-litre and 320-litre sizes from £29.99

Weatherproof 300L garden storage box falls below £30 in 63% deal

Southsea sea defences being created near South Parade Pier
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Steady progress continues during works to create new sea defences

Roman's Fruit Print Strappy Midi Dress puts a stylish spin on one of this summer's biggest fashion trends

The fruit print dress stealing the spotlight

Estée Lauder Double Wear has become one of the beauty industry's most recognised longwear foundations

The foundation beauty fans always buy

Dylan Fletcher MBE at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to mark the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix returning to the city on 25-26 July.
Picture: Sarah Standing (130726-4134)

"Very special" homecoming for British team in countdown to SailGP

The Marchpower Cooling Blanket is designed to help sleepers stay more comfortable during warm weather, with multiple colours and sizes available.

This cooling blanket could help you sleep better on warm nights

The 9ft Solar LED Patio Crank Parasol is designed to provide shade during the day and built-in lighting after sunset

Solar LED patio parasol deal drops to £34.99 with 61% saving

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

Clear up operation underway at Canoe Lane which has been filled with algae blooms

Canoe Lake clear up underway after 'explosion' of algae

Mary Rose Academy, Portsmouth

Portsmouth school closed today as a result of ‘extreme heat’

Still from a video by My Portsmouth By Drone showing an arid Southsea Common - July 6, 2026

Watch: An arid Southsea Common shows the effects of summer heatwaves

Sea pollution is a prominient and contentious issue in and around Portsmouth, not least because the Solent is one of the world's busiest waterways. Beachgoers will be warned not to swim in Southsea this summer after the Environment Agency found a bathing site with poor water quality.

Popular community event cancelled due to heatwave

Southsea beach on Monday, June 22.

Scorching temperature set to return to Hampshire next week

The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98

The Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan offers quiet cooling with oscillation, remote control and multiple airflow settings

Dimplex tower fan drops below £60 in Amazon deal

The five-seater garden furniture set includes a sofa, padded cushions, matching stool and wood-look table

This five-seater garden furniture set drops from £699 to £159.99

Dead fish have been found at Stoke Lake in Gosport with the Environment Agency believing it's down to a lack of oxygen due to the hot weather.

Dead fish in Gosport lake prompts Environment Agency visit

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon

The Tate office chair combines a breathable mesh back with a padded waterfall seat and adjustable reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair is ideal for hot weather - 40% off

Sydney Rope Folding Egg Chair includes a plush cushion and can be folded to make seasonal storage more convenient

Dunelm cuts £75 off folding egg chair in huge summer sale

Southsea has been glistening in the sunshine this week.

Will the heatwave ease off this weekend - and could we get some rain?

Haslar Bridge

Drivers told to avoid recently resurfaced road as it starts to melt

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet can be separated into 3.5 and 7 tog layers or clipped together for a warmer 10.5 tog setup

The Simba duvet I use all year has a clever answer to summer heat

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

'Critical Incident' extended across county health system due to heat

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

‘Critical incident’ remains at QA despite repairs to cooling systems

A motor boat and a yacht crashed into each other in the Solent today, believed to have been caused by harsh sunlight. GAFIRS crews rushed to the scene.

Motor boat and yacht crash into each other - glaring sun blamed