Weekend wind warning for New Forest and Christchurch

More strong winds are set to sweep across the New Forest and Christchurch this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the whole south coast, with gusts up to 75 predicted.

The weather agency says to expect delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport; spray and large waves on coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities; and short power cuts.

A Met Office spokesperson said: An active cold front will move east across England and Wales during Saturday and into Sunday and will be characterised by strong winds and some heavy rain.

“Gusts of 45-50 mph widely, but squally near the cold front with some gusts around 60mph, whilst the strongest gusts are likely near coasts in the west and south, with 65-75 mph in places.”

The warning is in place from 11am Saturday to 3am Sunday.