A severe yellow weather warning for high winds and torrential rain has disrupted coastal communities across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Kent on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The adverse conditions forced organizers to cancel major local events.
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Infrastructure damage occurred when a fallen tree brought down live power cables on the A272 between North Chailey and Piltdown in East Sussex.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to impact multiple areas across south-east England as the system progresses.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Some disruption to weekend activities and events is possible, alongside a risk of power outages and some low level travel disruption."
Wind gusts between 45 mph and 50 mph are expected along the coastlines and throughout Cornwall, with the potential to reach 55 mph in highly exposed areas.
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The Met Office stated: "Winds will steadily move eastwards across English Channel coastal districts, reaching Sussex by mid-afternoon."
The storm system covers the entire coastal expanse of East and West Sussex, stretching as far east as Lydd in Kent.
In response to the severe forecasts, organizers in West Sussex rescheduled the Durrington Festival from Saturday to June 27.
A scheduled barn dance at Mac's Farm in Ditchling was canceled entirely.
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The unseasonable wind warning arrived just days after south-east England experienced unprecedented heat, with temperatures peaking at 35C (95F) in several locations, breaking historical May records.
