A yellow weather warning for wind has been extended by the Met Office, with large gusts set sweep across the New Forest today.

The weather warning is in place from 7am this morning until 11.59pm this evening, coinciding with spells of rainfall.

A spokesperson for the Met Office warned: “There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air, and ferry services are affected.

“There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.”

They added: “There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close.”

With this in mind, here is an hour-by-hour forecast for the New Forest today.

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New Forest hour-by-hour weather forecast according to Met Office

11am: Heavy rain, chance of precipitation: 90%; 7c

12pm: Heavy rain, chance of precipitation: 90%; 8c

1pm: Light rain, chance of precipitation: 50%; 9c

2pm: Cloudy, chance of precipitation: 20%; 10c

3pm: Heavy rain, chance of precipitation: 80%; 10c

4pm: Light rain, chance of precipitation: 50%; 10c

5pm: Heavy rain, chance of precipitation: 80%; 9c

6pm: Light rain, chance of precipitation: 50%; 9c

7pm: Heavy rain showers, chance of precipitation: 60%, 9c

8pm: Light rain showers, chance of precipitation: 30%, 9c

9pm: Clear, chance of precipitation: 10%, 9c

10pm: Cloudy, chance of precipitation: 10%, 9c

11pm: Cloudy, chance of precipitation: 20%, 8c