CROSS-SOLENT ferry services have been cancelled due to the forecast strong winds today (Saturday).
Hovertravel services have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
The Red Jet will running a one-boat service until further notice, with sailings from Cowes at 15 minutes past the hour and from Southampton at 45 minutes past the hour.
Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry services have also been cancelled due to the strong winds.
The IW Met Service has issued an amber warning for severe gale to storm-force southwesterly winds.
It said: "Wind gusts of up to 85mph are expected in more exposed locations along western and southern coasts, as well as over the hills, with gusts of up to 65mph in other parts.
"This could lead to structural damage of buildings and property, as well as the risk of tree debris falling, which includes the potential of branches being dislodged and possibly even a few trees being uprooted."
A flood alert has also been issued.
Southern Vectis said passengers should expect delays due to the high winds and debris, with drivers taking extra care on their routes.
Updates will be published here throughout the day.
Needles
— Needles NCI QAVS (@po_nci) November 2, 2019
SSW 69Kts Beaufort 12 hurricane force.
Stay away from cliff edges. In fact stay away.
Due to a large tree being down Through Steyne Rd / Forelands Rd in Bembridge the Route 8 will be diverting along Mill Rd, High Street, Forelands Rd, lane end to Crossways. This will be used in Both directions until further notice. #Travelalert
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) November 2, 2019
Hurst Castle weather station just recorded sustained gust of 90mph
— Needles NCI QAVS (@po_nci) November 2, 2019
The Traffic lights at Northwood are currently not working, Please pass through the area with caution. #travelalert
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) November 2, 2019
UPDATE 9.54am: Red Funnel's Red Jet service has been suspended until further notice.
UPDATE 9.57am: Wightlink's Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry service is running with delays of 20 minutes.
Needles Watchkeeper Peter had just had rear window of car blown out
— Needles NCI QAVS (@po_nci) November 2, 2019
UPDATE 10.19am: Homes in Northwood have been hit by a power cut this morning. SSE said engineers were working to restore power as soon as possible.
The power cut is reportedly a result of the tops being blown off converters at the electrical sub-station. Technicians are currently on site trying to resolve the issue.
UPDATE 10.57am: Island Wind speeds approaching 110mph are the highest on record, while Southern Vectis have encountered a fallen tree at Calthrope Road in Ryde and some disruption to their services.
The record is broken.
— Needles NCI QAVS (@po_nci) November 2, 2019
Wind veered to SW 95knots 109.4mph
Due to the extremely High winds along the Military Road the Route 12 will for safety reason be diverting via Afton Road, Newport road, and Brook road. in Both directions. #Travelalert
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) November 2, 2019
Calthorpe Rd is currently blocked with a fallen tree. Route 8 will be diverting from Seaview lane, Eddington rd, Upper Green Rd, Carpenters Rd, And Beaper Shute in BOTH directions. #travelalert
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) November 2, 2019
Due to a broken down car in Ryde High Street, Routes 4 & 9 LEAVING Ryde are currently diverting via George street, Star street, Bennett street, St John's Road, Green Street and West Street back to Normal route. #travelalert
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) November 2, 2019
UPDATE 11.42am: The 10.30am Red Funnel vehicle ferry from Southampton to East Cowes is now expected to depart at 12.00pm, following a 90 minute delay due to adverse weather conditions.
Other car ferry sailings facing a 90 minute delay are the 10.30am, 12.00pm and 1.30pm crossings from East Cowes to Southampton.
UPDATE 12.55pm: Red Jet and Hovertravel services have been cancelled, with Red Funnel stating that they will provide another update at 4pm, while Hovertravel will have further news at 1.30pm.
Powercuts were earlier reported in Northwood, with areas of Ryde, Carisbrooke, Yarmouth and Wootton now also affected.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSE) have said that they expect power to be restored by this evening.
Red Jet suspended until further notice due to adverse weather. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey. An update will be provided at 1600.
— RF Service News (@RF_Travel_News) November 2, 2019
Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next update will be at 13:30
— Hovertravel Ltd (@HovertravelLtd) November 2, 2019
UPDATE 4.34pm: Wightlink have resumed service on their Lymington to Yarmouth route. The next sailing from Yarmouth will be at 5.05pm.
Red Jet services remain suspended until further notice due to the continuing adverse weather. They will provide a further update at 7pm.
Hovertravel's services remain cancelled. A further update is scheduled for 5.30pm.
The East Cowes to Southampton vehicle ferry scheduled to depart at 4.30pm faces delay of up to 90 minutes, those travelling are advised to arrive as usual.
Good afternoon, just to let you know we have resumed service on our Lym-Yar route. The 16:00 from Lymington has just departed and the next sailing from Yarmouth will be at 17:05. Fingers crossed the winds do not pick up again and thank you all for your patience today.
— Wightlink Travel (@WightlinkTravel) November 2, 2019
Red Jet suspended until further notice due to adverse weather. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey. An update will be provided at 1900.
— RF Service News (@RF_Travel_News) November 2, 2019
*Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next update will at 17:30*
— Hovertravel Ltd (@HovertravelLtd) November 2, 2019
East Cowes to Southampton Vehicle Ferry at 16:30 will have a possible delay of 90 mins due to adverse weather. Please arrive as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey.
— RF Service News (@RF_Travel_News) November 2, 2019
UPDATE 8.40pm: Following a day of hostile weather conditions, the Red Jet Service has returned to it's scheduled timetable.
Southern Vectis have announced that routes 7 and 8 are now operating normally after today's diversions due to fallen trees.
Hovertravel have announced that their services from Ryde and Southsea are now running on time.
Main Road Newbridge is also now open to traffic.
UPDATE Sunday, November 3 — 10.55am: Yesterday's adverse weather conditions have relented, with Island travel services currently running to timetable.
Good morning, Shane and the team here for @WightlinkTravel updates. All 3 of our routes are running normal service and on time. Give us a shout if you have any queries and have a great day!
— Wightlink Travel (@WightlinkTravel) November 3, 2019
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