Islands weather storm
GIANT waves flooded coastal areas, trees were torn down and debris was thrown over seawalls yesterday as Storm Imogen lashed Guernsey with hurricane-force winds that reached more than 70mph.
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The storm battered the Channel Islands throughout the day and overnight, causing disruption throughout.
Ferry sailings and flights were cancelled, roads were closed and buses diverted.
A Guernsey Met Office spokesman said the wind was at its worst yesterday morning around 7.10am when gusts of up to 74mph – force 12 – were recorded.
A tide warning has been put in place for this evening at 7.25pm and again tomorrow morning at 7.43am.
