A warning for thunderstorms has been put in place as Storm Antoni hits the coast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for East Sussex between 11am and 10pm today.

The weather service has warned heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some flooding and travel disruption.

The Argus: A yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstormsA yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstorms (Image: The Met Office)

What to expect

  • There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
  • Some flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
  • Delays to train services are possible.

A yellow weather warning for wind from 8am until 8pm is also in effect today.

The Met Office has warned of the potential of damage to buildings, including tiles being blown from roofs, as well as possible power cuts and disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: “An area of low pressure, Storm Antoni, will bring unseasonably windy conditions to south and southwestern areas of England and Wales during Saturday.

“Strong winds are likely to affect Irish Sea coastal areas from early morning, pushing gradually south and east and spreading inland. By the afternoon English Channel coasts will also see some very windy conditions.

“Gusts of 35-40 mph are expected widely, with 50-55 mph along coastal stretches across the warning area. The strongest winds, however, will affect parts of southwest Wales and southwest England, where gusts could reach 50-55 mph inland for a time and perhaps 60-65 mph along exposed coastal areas and over high ground.

“Later in the afternoon and through the early evening, wind strengths will begin to slowly ease from the west.”

The storm comes as Brighton Pride begins its weekend of festivities, with the annual community parade and headline performances by Black Eyed Peas and Zara Larsson.

A spokesman for Brighton Pride said: “We always plan for a wide range of scenarios and have contingency plans that adapt to emerging situations.

“We work with a multi-agency approach to make sure we do all we can, working together across the city, to make sure everyone has a happy and safe Pride.”