Trees and power lines have been brought down as winds of up to 93 miles an hour batter the south.

It comes as the the Met Office ued an amber weather warning, meaning "be prepared", for the South and South West for today, saying it could lead to travel disruption.

The winds have already brought down a tree in Hill Lane in Southampton and residents in Bishops Waltham suffered a power cut.

Gusts of up to 93 miles an hour have been recorded at The Needles.

South West Trains has revealed it will run a slower service to Waterloo from 11am.

Homes in Bishops Waltham have already suffered a power cut.

A spokesman for Hampshire police said: "This is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and travel service disruption, fallen trees and minor structural damage.

"The advice is to only travel if necessary, particularly in coastal areas.

"This evening it is advisable to secure loose outdoor items such as garden furniture or ladders; and bring in as many items as possible that are lying around outside."

South West Trains said its engineers will be ready to deploy across Hampshire and the South to repair lines if they are affected.

A spokesman said: "It is highly likely there will be delays this evening due to the predicted forecast.

"We plan to run our Monday morning service as advertised, however passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling as disruption to services, including the morning and evening peak, is high likely.

"Passengers are being advised to expect delays and disruption as forecasters are predicting winds in excess of 70mph across the South Coast on Monday.

"With the strength of the winds expected, railway infrastructure could be damaged as severe winds can blow debris and trees onto tracks and damage equipment and signals"

The Met Office's forecast said: "An area of very strong winds is likely to extend east across southwest England and parts of central southern England on Monday morning. "Gusts of 60-70 mph are likely widely, with 80 mph gusts in exposed coastal areas, particularly Cornwall and North Devon, and also through the Bristol Channel.

"Some very large waves are also likely to affect many coasts, in particular north coasts of Cornwall and Devon.

"Winds should gradually ease through the afternoon and evening.

"Please be prepared for disruption to travel as well as possible damage to trees and structures, and interruption of power supplies."