Strong winds forecast across region: check what's on near you

A yellow weather warning is in place for Friday and Saturday for strong winds across the South East.

Gusts are expected to reach between 50mph-60mph, with gales along the south coast and inland.

As a result, a number of public events across the region have been cancelled due to the adverse weather. However some are still going ahead.

Check the lists below to see what we know is cancelled and what is still on so far (some are only cancelled on certain days so click the links to see what days are affected).

EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED:

• Thames Valley Open Day (Sulhamstead)

• Cowes Week's SailGP Racing (Isle of Wight)

• Ellingham Show (near Ringwood)

• West Dean Chilli Fiesta (Chichester - cancelled Saturday only)

• Siege! (Dover Castle)

• Bournemouth Friday Fireworks (Bournemouth)

• Tonbridge Calling 2019 Free Festival (Tonbridge)

EVENTS THAT ARE STILL ON:

• Boomtown Fair (Winchester)

• Hastings Carnival (Hastings Old Town)

• Portsmouth International Kite Festival (Southsea Common)

• Brighton Marina Food Festival (Brighton)

• Broadstairs Folk Week (Broadstairs)

• The New Forest Fairy Festival (Burley)

• Retro Festival (Newbury)

• Firle Vintage Fair (Sussex)

• Bexhill Campervan Festival (Bexhill-on-sea)

• Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta (Reading)

• Combined Ops Military & Air Show (Ashford)

Any other events still on, or cancelled, near you? Let us know on our Facebook page here.

Network Rail is advising passengers this weekend to check before travelling in case the weather is affecting services.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is also warning people to take extra care around coastlines as severe weather is expected to hit the region. The charity says swimming, bodyboarding, and surfing will not be safe in the conditions.

Saturday:Very windy everywhere on Saturday with gales, especially on coasts. Mainly cloudy, perhaps with some brighter interludes. Scattered, locally heavy showers will develop, but many parts may stay dry. Maximum temperature 23 deg C (73 deg F).

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:After a dry but very windy morning on Sunday the odd shower is likely. Monday seeing sunshine and heavy showers, these easing later. Fine start to Tuesday before showers develop.

Keep up to date with the forecast in the South East here.