SURREY and Hampshire are expected to be buffeted by strong winds on Wednesday, triggering a Met Office ‘yellow’ weather warning.

Forecasters warn strong and at times gusty winds are expected through much of the day, with a “small chance of injuries and danger to life, as well as minor property damage, from flying debris”, particularly on the coast.

There is also a small chance of transport delays, route and bridge closures, cancellations to public transport and power cuts, say the Met Office.

“A swathe of strengthening winds is expected to affect England and Wales, arriving in the west initially before pushing eastwards during the early hours of Wednesday,” said the Met Office’s chief forecaster.

“Particularly strong and gusty winds could be associated with heavy, blustery showers on Wednesday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely quite widely within the warning area, whilst gusts of 70 to 80 mph may affect exposed coastal areas in the west and south.”