Storm Barra hits the south with roads flooded and disruption to rail services
Watch: Storm Barra brought tidal flooding in some parts of the south
Storm Barra is causing disruption across the south with some roads impassable, and delays and cancellations to rail services.
61mph winds have been recorded in Dorset and on the Isle of Wight.
Network Rail has been forced to impose a 50 mile an hour speed limit across parts of Hampshire and Dorset. That includes services between Southampton and Weymouth, and Eastleigh and Cosham.
At Weston Shore in Southampton, drivers were forced to turn around to avoid flood waters, while others successfully attempted to drive through the deluge.
A flood warning remains in place at Christchurch Harbour, with dozens of flood alerts in place across the south coast, including between Rustington and Shoreham in West Sussex, Poole Harbour in Dorset and Hayling Island in Hampshire.
Find out where flood warnings are in place below:
Flood alerts across the south
Flood alerts across the region
Flood alerts across the region
Coastal areas of Rustington to ShorehamCoastal areas of Seaford seafront
East coast of DorsetHayling Island
Hillhead to GosportIsle of Wight coast
Langstone to Emsworth HarbourMansbridge and Riverside Park
River Leam and River ItchenSouthampton Water and Hamble
Tidal areas of Littlehampton Rope Walk
In Worthing in West Sussex strong waves were seen lashing the coast.
Brighton's Christmas Festival was also shut today because of the weather, with organisers saying they reviewed the weather and made the decision to cancel for the safety of visitors.
The festival is due to reopen tomorrow as normal. (Wednesday 8 December)
Strong winds are forecast for coastal areas with scattered showers later tonight - with heavier rain forecast in the early hours.
Strong winds are due to ease on Wednesday.
A warning remains in place in coastal areas until 6pm on Wednesday 8 December.