Channel Islands: Storm Isha brings 60mph wind warning

Wind speeds could reach 60mph

An orange weather warning for strong winds is in place in the Jersey and Guernsey shipping area as Storm Isha heads towards the Channel Islands.

The second highest alert level from Jersey Met Office came as wind speeds were forecast to hit 60mph (97km/h) overnight on Sunday.

It could also bring heavy rain, the Jersey Government said.

Condor Ferries said passengers faced "likely disruption" and possible cancellations.

The orange weather warning was issued on Sunday morning

Impacting its Portsmouth to Channel Island services, the operator said this was due to "inclement weather conditions with high seas and high wind speed limits".

It added: "We are monitoring the situation closely and will notify passengers if there are any changes to schedules."

The ninth storm to hit the UK since September, Storm Isha has prompted amber weather warnings for wind in much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The UK Met Office said that, although wind speeds in Jersey and Guernsey were due to reach 60mph, the storm was not expected to hit as hard across the Channel Islands as in the UK.

The orange weather warning was put in place on Sunday morning.

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