There is a chance of thunderstorms between 1pm this afternoon and 11pm this evening. They are likely to be very scattered (in our area largely just in Hampshire). Thunderstorms could bring torrential rain and/or hail. Please drive carefully if you get caught in a storm.

#M27 Eastbound - 3 lanes and entry slip BLOCKED at J10/A32 #Fareham due to an overturned vehicle, delays from J9/A27 #ParkGate .

BATTLE FOR BRITANNIA ⚔️ It's Romans vs Saxons at Butser next weekend. Who are you cheering for?

Info & tickets ➡️ buff.ly/4ah52iS

We're appealing for information after a man sustained life threatening injuries in a collision in East Tisted, #Alton .

Please follow the link for more details.

orlo.uk/MkcRd

Join South Downs Youth Action at Hesworth Common on Thursday 30 May.

Learn how to manage this unique habitat, one of the rarest on the planet.

Places are limited so booking advised 👉eventbrite.com/e/south-downs-…

📷 Lloyd Lane

#LongmoorNPT - Come and meet #PCSOJohn to discuss any concerns or even just for a chat 👍 He will be at #Liss Triangle Centre - Saturday 11th May from 10-12pm.
Liss Parish Council
#Let 'sTalk
#Liss PCSO
#PCSOJohn

It's easy to see why the Harting Down to Linch Down section of the #SouthDownsWay is so popular.

You can feel miles away from anyone else.

📷 Sam Moore

#NationalWalkingMonth #WalkThisMay

Following this morning's rain, thunderstorms and heavy downpours may break out across our area this afternoon and evening. Although not everywhere will catch these storms and downpours, where they do occur 20 to 30 mm rain may fall in some places in an hour or two.

Visiting the coast this Bank Holiday?

Be aware of tide times and stay clear of the cliff edge and base.

Keep the good times good by staying sensible.

#SevenSisters #BankHoliday

HMS Trenchant surfaces at the North Pole

📷EARLYBIRD TICKET OFFER 📷 Buy now save money with our discounted tickets!

📷Gates Open: Sat 13th July & Sun 14th July.9.00am - 5.00pm - Sun 14th July.
📷Parham Park, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4HR

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Chichester District Council has announced that it has submitted its new Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039 to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

Read the full article here: orlo.uk/council_submit…

Friday 10th May @ 7:30pm. Book your tickets for this public show to see the latest breathtaking, full-dome images from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Come along this weekend to ride behind 34070 'Manston' between Alresford and Alton. D3462 will be running the shuttle service between Alresford and Ropley today, with 1788 Kilmersdon taking over the Ropley shuttle service for Sunday and Monday: buff.ly/35j8az9

Steam roller in action this Sunday!

Join us this Sunday, 5 May, as we bring the magnificent 1936 Wallis & Steevens Road Roller to life with its powerful steam engine, enhancing your visit with an additional experience!

#steam #steam roller #industrial #museum #westsussex

Tomorrow is International Dawn Chorus Day.

Skylarks are amongst the earliest risers, usually beginning their song an hour before sunrise (5.24am).

Renowned for their songflight, they're fast movers and even faster singers, with anything from 160 to 460 syllables in the sing.

On Tuesday 7 May, West Sussex Fire and Rescue and WSCC Resilience Team (RET) will be supporting a flood awareness engagement event for residents in the Rope Walk area in Littlehampton. read more ow.ly/WomO50RvTGX

Please note that the Hampshire Farmer's market will not be taking place at Alresford station tomorrow, but will be back in June.
The Watercress Line will be open as normal: buff.ly/35j8az9

⚠️ Main Road, Yapton is closed at the roundabout junction with North End Road due to flooding.

We urge drivers to adhere to the road closure and follow diversion routes.

Updates on road closures due to severe weather can be found at orlo.uk/deKVF

West Sussex Highways

An early warning for thunderstorms right across our area from 8pm Wed 1 May until 6am Thu 2 May. Thunderstorms will be reasonably fast moving but some areas could see 15-25 mm rain in 1 hour which could lead to surface water flooding. Frequent lightning and large hail also likely