Warning for high winds across south coast

A warning for high winds is in place across coastal areas of East and West Sussex as well as parts of Kent.

The Met Office yellow warning came in place at 0900 BST and lasts until 1900.

A fallen tree has brought down power cables on the A272 between North Chailey and Piltdown in East Sussex.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Some disruption to weekend activities and events is possible, alongside a risk of power outages and some low level travel disruption."

Gusts of 45-50mph are likely widely along coasts and more generally across Cornwall, possibly reaching 55mph in a few exposed spots, they added.

The weather warning covers the whole of the East and West Sussex coastal areas and touches as far as Lydd in Kent.

Heavy rain is also forecast for many areas across south-east England.

The Met Office statement said: "Winds will steadily move eastwards across English Channel coastal districts, reaching Sussex by mid-afternoon."

In West Sussex, Durrington Festival, which was due to take place on Saturday has been rescheduled until 27 June due to the forecasts of high winds and heavy rain.

Also cancelled is a barn dance at Mac's Farm in Ditchling, East Sussex.

The wind warning comes just a few days after south-east England recorded its hottest ever May temperatures, reaching up to 35C (95F) in some places.

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