Heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit BCP area today ahead of yellow weather warning from midnight

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole today.

Although we’re set to miss the worst of Storm Eyown over the next 24 hours, a Met Office yellow warning of wind and rain is also in place from midnight until 9am tomorrow.

Public transport services are set to be affected with the possibility of some local flooding.

Forecasters predict a band of heavy rain as well as a spell of strong and gusty winds between 50-60mph over exposed coasts and hills.

The latest weather warnings can be seen here.


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