Gale force winds recorded

WIND speeds of 44mph are being recorded across East Sussex at the moment as the storm continues to batter the region.

The figure is near the top of a league table of wind speeds being recorded by a weather web site, www.metcheck.com

There may be a drier interlude around lunchtime but more rain is forecast for this afternoon and evening.

The strong winds are expected to continue until late tonight.

Wind speeds of 39 to 46mph are classed as gale force 8.

Winds are gusting up to 70mph, gale force 11.

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