Storm Angus to hit Brighton and Hove tonight – amber weather warning in place

High winds and torrential rain are due to hit Brighton and Hove overnight as Storm Angus whirls over the south coast.

A yellow be aware weather warning for rain is in place from 9pm tonight until 2pm tomorrow, with an amber be prepared warning for wind starting at 2am until 11am tomorrow.

The Met Office says it expects the wind to bring disruption to travel services, interruptions to power supplies and some damage to buildings.

It said: “Storm Angus is expected to bring some very strong winds to coastal counties of southeast England for a time on Sunday morning, when gusts of 70-80 mph are possible.

“Be prepared for disruption to travel services, interruptions to power supplies and some damage to buildings.

“Angus will move northeast across southern and southeast England during Sunday morning. Southerly then southwesterly gales are likely with storm force winds developing over the English Channel and affecting some coastal districts.

“Very squally showers are also expected such that isolated gusts of 70-75 mph are also possible further inland in the Amber warning area [West Sussex, Kent, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Isle of Wight].

“Please be aware of the risk of difficult driving conditions due to localised surface water flooding and possible debris from trees. 20-30 mm and locally 40 mm of rain is expected within a 6-9 hour period. Conditions are expected to improve from the west during the morning and early afternoon.”