STRONG winds are expected to hit Surrey and Hampshire this afternoon carrying the risk of falling trees and debris.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning with a brief spell of very strong winds forecast as a line of heavy rain moves eastwards over the UK during Thursday afternoon.

Whilst most places will miss the worst a few spots may see gusts in excess of 70 mph.

A Met Office spokesman said: "An area of rainfall moving eastwards is associated with some very strong and squally winds.

"Please be aware of a very low likelihood of disruption, primarily to travel, from falling trees and debris.”

The weather warning is valid until 5pm today.