Organisers have been forced to cancel multiple events and activities due to safety fears surrounding Storm Ciarán.

A yellow warning for wind has been put in place by the Met Office from 9pm today until 6am tomorrow, which will increase to an amber warning until 5pm on Thursday.

That is expected to particularly affect coastal parts of the county, with flooding and winds of up to 85mph predicted to hit.

Amber warnings are issued ahead of severe weather, where travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property are expected.

The forecast has led to one pub, the Hook and Hatchet Inn in Hucking, near Maidstone, cancelling its annual fireworks display, due to take place on Saturday.

A spokesman said: "Due to the bad weather alerts we have been issued we have made the decision to postpone this event in everyone's best interests.

"We are hoping to reschedule for the following Saturday (November 11) and are just smoothing out some final arrangements to confirm this with you all.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and hope that you can all understand."

Meanwhile boat company, Tilbury Ferries, from Gravesend, has also made the decision to cancel trips tomorrow (Thursday).

A member of the group added: "We have made the decision early to close the ferry for the entire day to allow those affected to make alternative travel plans.

"Service will resume on Friday (November 3)."

The Met Office says: "Wind and rain warnings associated with Storm Ciarán are in force from Wednesday night onwards into Friday, with further updates possible on Wednesday.

"Storm Ciarán is expected to bring very strong along southern coastal areas of England in particular where gusts of 70 to 80mph are possible, with gusts perhaps exceeding 85mph in the most exposed locations.

“As well as strong winds, this deep low-pressure system will bring heavy rain to many parts of the UK.

"This rain will fall on already saturated ground, bringing the risk of flooding."

RNLI Sheerness is encouraging people "to exercise extreme caution if visiting the shoreline, especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers."

South East regional water safety lead, Guy Addington, explained: "This rough weather could make visiting our coasts around the south east of England treacherous and bring very dangerous sea conditions.

"We know it can look like fun to get up close to the water’s edge and take selfies or dodge the waves, but the sea is unpredictable at the best of times, and this is much more dangerous than it looks.

"While people may want to experience extreme weather around the coast, we would strongly advise against doing so.

"It is not worth risking your life, so we urge people to respect the water and watch from a safe distance."

Work on the A249 Grovehurst Junction in Sittingbourne is due to be halted as a result of the severe weather conditions.

Cllr James Hunt added: “For the safety of our workers, there will be no construction activities tomorrow (November 2).

“Also, be informed that the A249 northbound exit slip has been opened temporarily this evening and will remain open while the site is shut to ease traffic flow.

“We will close the slip again after the storm when the works resume.”

Kent and Weald Forests and Woodlands are also warning visitors they may have to close a number of their sites, including Birchden Wood in Tunbridge Wells.

A spokesman for the conservation group said: "Due to [the] weather warning, sites may not be open tomorrow and Friday.

"This is for visitor safety as forests aren't safe during high wind events.

"Please check our websites for up-to-date information."

Popular tourist attraction, Leeds Castle in Maidstone, has decided to shut completely.

A statement on their Facebook page said: “We will reopen at 10am on Friday 3rd November.

“If you have pre-booked to visit, you will receive an email shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”