WATCH: Storm Nelson pummels Portsmouth as Met Office issues weather warning

Yellow weather warnings are in place as Storm Nelson batters the city with strong winds and heavy rain.
Sophie Lewis
By Sophie Lewis
Published 28th Mar 2024, 17:06 BST
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The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Portsmouth which is currently enduring horrible weather. Video footage depicts the weather down the beach with ferocious waves - and the storm is set to get worse before it gets better.

An hour by hour guide predicts that on-off showers will take place into the evening and winds will continue to be strong, reaching up to 56mph.

Stormy sea on the Solent at Stokes Bay, Hampshire. Credit: Alison TreacherStormy sea on the Solent at Stokes Bay, Hampshire. Credit: Alison Treacher
Stormy sea on the Solent at Stokes Bay, Hampshire. Credit: Alison Treacher
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The Met Office said: "Windy during the evening, with further scattered blustery showers and coastal gales. Some of these showers will be heavy, perhaps with hail and thunder. Further blustery showers are expected into the early hours, however winds will ease a little generally. Minimum temperature 3 °C."

For more information about the weather in the city, click here.

Related topics:PortsmouthMet OfficeHampshire

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