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.

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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

Storm Barra not expected to be as bad as Arwen

The Met Office said it is likely that Barra will not be as bad as Arwen, its predecessor, but that disruption to the travel network is likely, with snow and heavy rain in some areas until Wednesday.

Elsewhere, some short-term loss of power is possible due to the wind.

There is also “a small chance” that larger-than-usual waves in coastal areas could present a risk of injury or potentially a threat to life if wild winds whip street furniture and beach material into the air.

Latest from the Met Office

What is the hour-by-hour forecast for Portsmouth?

Here is the latest weather forecast for Portsmouth, according to Met Office

9am – light rain – 9C – winds of 36mph

10am – light rain – 9C – winds of 41mph

11am – heavy rain – 9C – winds of 46mph

Noon – heavy rain – 9C – winds of 47mph

1pm – heavy rain – 9C – winds of 50mph

2pm – heavy rain – 9C – winds of 52mph

3pm - heavy rain – 10C – winds of 30mph

4pm – light rain – 9C – winds of 35mph

5pm – light rain – 8C – winds of 41mph

6pm – partly cloudy – 8C – winds of 38mph

7pm – light rain – 8C – winds of 37mph

8pm – light rain – 7C – winds of 36mph

9pm – light rain – 8C – winds of 39mph

10pm – light rain – 7C – winds of 38mph

Yellow weather warning in place

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings from 9am today until 11.59pm - and then again from Midnight until 6pm tomorrow.

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