Jersey reduced to a disaster zone after 100mph Storm Ciarán winds hammer island
Jersey has been left looking like a disaster zone after a tornado linked with Storm Ciarán ripped thought the island overnight.
A severe thunderstorm, thought to be the worst to hit the island since 1987, tore up trees and caused massive flooding and property damage.
Footage of the aftermath shows cars destroyed, roofs caved in and widespread power outages. Debris can be seen lining the streets and entire areas appear submerged.
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Hailstones the size of golf balls were also reported falling on the island, breaking windows and harming livestock.
Meteorologists previously referred to the storm as a so-called weather bomb, due to its explosive power caused by a particularly rapid fall in pressure.
Flooding caused by Storm Ciarán is expected in 54 areas, according to the Environment Agency, most of which are on the south coast of England.
In Jersey, people have been forced to take refuge in a hotel after winds in excess of 100mph from the storm damaged property.
The Met Office said Jersey Airport had recorded gusts of wind of up to 93mph on Thursday morning, with Langdon Bay in Kent reporting 71mph winds.
States of Jersey Police said 35 people were moved to hotel accommodation overnight, with three taken to hospital because of damage to their homes.
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, police said four further people had been moved to other accommodation after winds in some parts of the island reached a top speed of 102mph.
The Met Office says this October has been the joint-sixth wettest on record, after heavy rains brought about by Storm Babet flooded eastern Scotland.
The region recorded its wettest October since records began in 1836, with 82% more rain than its average.
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