A SEVERE weather warning has been issued across Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday this week.

The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning for all of England and Wales, set to last from 9pm on Wednesday to 3pm on Thursday.

Strong winds are expected, accompanied by heavy and blustery showers which may bring some disruption to England and Wales.

Gusts of 50-55mph are possible inland with up to 60-70mph on coasts and hills.

Chief Meteorologist Andy Page, said: “After the recent settled spell the weather will turn more unsettled this week with strong winds and rain. Yellow weather warnings for wind are in force.

“The second of two areas of low pressure is likely to bring the most widespread strong winds, with gusts of 55mph widely across England and Wales later on Wednesday and Thursday, with gusts up to 70mph in exposed western locations.”

As the areas of low pressure move away from the UK through Thursday afternoon the winds will ease and the rain will turn more showery with spells of sunshine. Blustery showers will continue through the weekend.

Weather forecast:

This Evening and Tonight:

Many southern parts of England and Wales will have clear spells and another frost, whilst many other areas will be rather cloudy with rain or drizzle in places.

Tuesday:

Rather cloudy with best of sunny intervals in the south and east. Some rain in the north and west, turning heavier and persistent in the northwest later along with gales.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Rain will continue through much of Wednesday, heaviest in the west. Becoming very windy overnight and into Thursday with frequent heavy, blustery showers. Similar on Friday, although less windy.