Met office issues storm warning
ISLANDERS are being warned to batten down the hatches tomorrow on Wednesday night, as one of Guernsey's worst storms this winter is about to strike.
Winds are expected to reach gale force nine during the night and early into Thursday morning, which could see small trees blown over and temporary signs knocked down.
Senior met officer for Guernsey Met Office Martin Crozier said the storm was being brought in by the jet stream.
'We will have southerly to south-westerly wind, which will be worst overnight,' he said.
'It will be about force eight to force nine. We will have rain, but we don't know if there will be a high amount. It is mainly the wind people will need to be concerned about.'
Strong winds have already been causing problems in the island. Gusts reached force nine on Friday night, causing the cancellation of some inter-island and UK services, and yesterday Condor cancelled its fast ferry service to Weymouth.
Harbourmaster Captain Chad Murray said his staff would be monitoring the weather conditions closely.
'Overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning is looking like the period of most concern at this time,' he said.
'It is that time of year when we can expect severe weather and I would ask all boat owners to check their moorings are adequate and secure any loose items such as canopies and tenders.'
