Storm Eowyn IW Met Service weather warning upgraded to amber
The service has upgraded its yellow weather warning for tomorrow, which runs between 6am and midnight, into an amber warning.
Local forecaster, Jamie Russell, says on Monday morning we will see a third spell of severe weather developing as heavy, squally showers push across the Island from the English Channel.
Around the heaviest showers we are likely to see wind gusts of 60-70mph once again, but possibly as high as 80mph around exposed coasts, headlands and over high ground.
The Isle of Wight Met service already has two further weather warning active, from between 10am and 4pm, and 9pm and 2am (Monday).
Red Funnel, meanwhile, has suspended its vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Sunday) due to Storm Éowyn.
The update follows the announced cancellation of several sailings this morning.
The cross-Solent operator has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
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