A break in the storm as the forecasters predicted.
A fallen tree blocks the A259 at Dymchurch.
A fallen tree smashes into a car in Vale Road, Northfleet
A tree in the road in Staplestreet.
A wall is reduced to rubble by falling branches and high winds
An ancient chestnut tree was blown down at Kenward House, Yalding.
Damaged lory on the A20 just outside Dover. Picture DAVE DOWNEY
Electricity cables down in Breach Lane, Lower Halstow, near Gillingham.
Huge waves dwarf lorries as they hammer the seafront at Folkestone.
Hythe seafront takes a battering. Picture GARY BROWNE
The East Cliff in Folkestone. Picture:GARY BROWNE
The Western Harbour cruise terminal building at Dover. Picture DAVE DOWNEY
There was no singing in the rain for ex-Vanity Fair member and Mayor's consort Cllr Tony Goulden as he battled to stay dry during the storm.
Waves crash against the beach at Folkestone.
HURRICANE force winds of about 80mph were reported in the English Channel on Monday as the worst storm of the winter struck Kent.
Above is a selection of pictures taken around the county by the Kent Messenger Group's photographers.
~ Storms: A blow-by-blow account >>>
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