Channel Islands battered by gale force winds up to 55mph

The gale force winds are expected to cause disruption to roads during high tide hours Credit: ITV Channel

Winds up to 55mph have been hitting the Channel Islands, causing travel disruption and official weather warnings being issued.

Gale force 8 winds were forecast for the afternoon of Wednesday 2 August.

Condor Ferries have cancelled trips between Guernsey and Jersey with many passengers having to rearrange their travel plans.

Ferries sailing to France and the UK have also been cancelled.

A tide warning is also in place during this evening's high tide.

Jersey Met says some flooding 'may occur' and that water and debris are expected on roads on the island's south coast in the evening.

In Guernsey, similar disruption is expected on the island's west coast.

An orange weather warning- the second most serious - has been issued by the Jersey Met office which advises people to "remain vigilant".

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