High winds from Storm Doris are causing havoc across South Cheshire today, emergency services have warned.
Cheshire Police have received an unprecedented number of calls relating to the storm from 9am today (February 23).
Winds have caused trees to be blown down several trees in Nantwich and Crewe areas, with buildings also damaged.
Trees were blown over blocking Main Road in Worleston, near Reaseheath College entrance, and on New Road in Wrenbury (pictured, below).
A tree is also partially blocking Park Road in Willaston after being blown over.
A number of major roads are closed, including the M6 Thelwall Viaduct.
Residents are being advised to avoid making any unnecessary journeys at the current time.
Chief Inspector Sarah Edgar said: “The situation is currently being monitored by the police and our partner agencies and we to respond to incidents as they occur.
“The winds at the current time are extremely strong across the county and I would advise motorists to consider delaying any journeys that they have planned over the next couple of hours unless they are absolutely essential.
“There are numerous road closures across the county, including the M6 Thelwall Viaduct, Central Expressway in Runcorn, A49 at Higher Whitley, A559 at Great Budworth and many smaller roads.
“The A533 Jubilee Bridge in is Runcorn is also closed to high sided vehicles.
“Diversions are currently in place, but delays are expected.
“We have had a large number of calls relating to fallen trees in the road and damaged buildings which have been passed onto the local councils to deal with.
“Adverse weather conditions do not of course just affect motorists; members of public are urged to be aware of their own safety and pay attention to warnings and advice being issued.”
(pics courtesy of Cheshire Fire and Nantwichnews readers)
I got pushed over by the wind and hurt both hands and knees now I no what it is like to fly lol