Forecasted strong gusts of wind reaching up to 50mph have prompted the Forestry Commission to close Alice Holt Forest to visitors on Wednesday (December 28).
The south-westerly winds are expected to be at their strongest at around 1pm today, according to the Met Office, with heavy rain also forecast until 2pm on the Surrey/Hampshire border.
The weather is though expected to brighten up as rain eases from the west through Wednesday afternoon, with a maximum temperature of 12 degrees Celcius predicted.
Forecasters expect it to remain windy throughout the day, however, with more heavy showers expected overnight into Thursday.
A flood alert is also in place for the Upper River Wey, including Alton, Farnham, Bordon, Frensham, Tilford, Godalming, Guildford and Peasmarsh.
![A map showing the flood alert area for the Upper River Wey](https://www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2022/12/28/10/Screenshot%202022-12-28%20at%2010.51.05.png?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
But the Environment Agency says property flooding is not currently expected.
The agency's alert reads: "River levels remain high but steady on the River Wey as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast today 28/12/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings."
See https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings for the latest updates.