Storm Ciara: How to report a fallen tree on your road as storms batter Portsmouth
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A ‘severe’ amber weather warning is in place until 9pm with winds expected to reach speeds of 64mph.
The Met Office has said there is a ‘danger to life’ as a result of the stormy conditions.
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Hide AdFallen trees have been blocking train lines across the south coast already this morning.
But what do you do if a tree has fallen on your street? Or you spot one while out on the roads?
Hants Fire Control tweeted the following advice, they wrote: ‘Calling to report a tree down or blocking the road in Hampshire / Isle of Wight?
‘If no one is injured Please report this to our colleagues Hants Police via 101 who will request us if we are required.’
Motorists are facing heavy delays on the A27 in Havant this afternoon following a fallen tree which is blocking two lanes.
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