A WET AND WINDY WEDNESDAY – 03/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a wet and windy day ahead, with a Yellow Warning for heavy rain now in place until 14.00, after which we should see some sunny spells. Temperatures will range from 16 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by moderate SSW (becoming WSW) winds, with gusts of up to 45mph.

Further detail:

“Heavy rain and strong winds will move northeast through the first part … Read on

A WET START TO A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 02/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a soggy start, the Met Office is forecasting the rain to clear by 14.00, after which we should see some sunny spells. Temperatures will fluctuate between 14 and 19 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate S winds.

From the Hover Travel website: “Our services are operating on time. Please be advised that our HoverBus is currently not servicing the City Centre Stop. All other stops … Read on

A DAMP START TO A PARTLY SUNNY MONDAY – 01/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a morning of showers and plenty of cloud, the Met Office is forecasting dryer conditions from 15.00 onwards, with some sunny spells expected throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY SUNDAY – 31/08/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a mostly sunny day, with broken cloud and the possibility of the odd rain shower between 10.00 and 13.00. Temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SW winds.

Police and Island Roads last night closed Downend Road between its junctions with the A3056 Arreton Cross and Burnt House Lane due to a fallen elm tree. … Read on

A DAMP AND CLOUDY SATURDAY – 30/08/2025

Good morning, everyone! Despite the sun being out here in East Cowes this morning, the Met Office is forecasting an overcast day with rain from 13.00 onwards. Temperatures will hover around 17 to 18 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.00 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.… Read on

A DAMP AND PARTLY SUNNY FRIDAY – 29/08/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a very soggy night and early morning, the Met Office expects the rain to clear for the first half of the day, returning at around 12 noon until 20.00. During the day we’ll see plenty of cloud and some sunny spells. Temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by light W winds.

From the Hover Travel website:
“Our services are operating with a … Read on

A DAMP AND COOLER THURSDAY – 28/08/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a rather damp first half of the day, with showers expected through until 15.00, after which the rain should clear. Temperatures will fluctuate between 15 and 19 degrees C, accompanied by moderate SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.15 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly … Read on

A PARTLY SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 27/08/2025

Good morning, everyone!  The Met Office is forecasting a mixed day of cloud and sun, with the possibility (60 – 70%) of rain showers between 13.00 and 16.00. Temperatures will range from 15 to 20 degrees C, accompanied by moderate SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.30 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly … Read on

A DAMP START TO A BRIGHT AND SUNNY TUESDAY – 26/08/2025

Good morning, everyone. After a damp and cloudy start, the Met Office is promising a bright and sunny day from 11.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 16 to 22 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

Due to the helicopter crash on the A3020 Shanklin Road, between Whiteley Bank and Shanklin, the road remains closed while the scene is being investigated.

All island travel services appear to be running to … Read on

A WARM AND SUNNY MONDAY – 25/08/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a warm and sunny day with blue skies throughout! Temperatures will fluctuate between 17 and 24 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SE (becoming ESE) winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We … Read on

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