Storm Barra: Latest updates as yellow weather warning remains in place for second day after flooding in Portsmouth, Fareham, Titchfield, Langstone and Emsworth

A WEATHER warning remains in place after Storm Barra brought flooding to parts of the Portsmouth area.
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The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for yesterday and today for the city and the surrounding areas.

A warning for strong winds came into force at midnight and remains in force until 6pm.

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Flood warnings were issued by the Environment Agency for across the Portsmouth area yesterday.

Cyclist riding through the flood around Wallington, Fareham on Tuesday 7th December 2021. Picture: Habibur RahmanCyclist riding through the flood around Wallington, Fareham on Tuesday 7th December 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Cyclist riding through the flood around Wallington, Fareham on Tuesday 7th December 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Red ‘flooding is expected’ alerts were in place for Fareham, Langstone and Emsworth.

Yesterday flooding was seen in Wallington in Fareham as well as Titchfield and Langstone.

A video filmed by Tony Groom showed flooding in the beer garden of the Still and West in Bath Square in Old Portsmouth yesterday.

Eastern Road was also flooded during the storm yesterday.

Portsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Scene from Eastern RoadPortsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Scene from Eastern Road
Portsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Scene from Eastern Road
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On its website the Met Office warns: ‘Strong winds continuing to cause potential disruption to travel.’

We will bring you all the latest updates on day two of Storm Barra.

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Storm Barra live updates as flood warnings issued for Portsmouth

Key Events

  • Yellow weather warning remain in force
  • Storm Barra caused flooding in Portsmouth
  • Flooding also scene in Fareham, Titchfield and Langstone

Delays on M3 up to 70 minutes now

Issues on M3 southbound this evening

Here is the latest on delays on Eastern Road

Flooding in Emsworth

Flooding in Queen Street, Emsworth. Picture: Sarah Pinnell Flooding in Queen Street, Emsworth. Picture: Sarah Pinnell
Flooding in Queen Street, Emsworth. Picture: Sarah Pinnell

Flooding in Queen Street, Emsworth. Picture: Sarah Pinnell

Pictures and video show heavy flooding on major road

Portsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Shows flooding in Eastern Road/Burrfields area.Portsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Shows flooding in Eastern Road/Burrfields area.
Portsmouth Flooding by Marcin Jedrysiak. Shows flooding in Eastern Road/Burrfields area.

Eastern Road has been flooded by Storm Barra.

Footage shows how stormy it is in Gosport

Video shows heavy flooding on Eastern Road in Portsmouth

AA Traffic map shows disruption across Portsmouth

AA Traffic map for Portsmouth on December 7AA Traffic map for Portsmouth on December 7
AA Traffic map for Portsmouth on December 7

Video shows flooding in Alverstoke this afternoon

Flooding also reported in Southampton

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