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Kent covered by Met Office yellow weather warning as Storm Bert brings gusts of up to 60mph

A yellow weather warning remains in place across Kent today as strong winds continue to buffet the county.

The Met Office says there is a likelihood of dangerous coastal conditions and disruption as Storm Bert brings gusts of up to 60mph for a second day.

Storm Bert is bringing a second day of high winds across Kent. Stock picture
Storm Bert is bringing a second day of high winds across Kent. Stock picture

This morning a train has struck a fallen tree in the Hildenborough area and the line towards Sevenoaks is blocked.

Trains running between Tonbridge and Sevenoaks may be cancelled, delayed or diverted as a result, with disruption currently expected to last until around 11am.

Overnight the A251 Ashford Road at Badlesmere, between Faversham and Ashford, was closed due to a fallen tree.

Yesterday there was also disruption to journeys on the M2 and on the railways, also caused by trees brought down by the storm.

A train hit a tree which was blocking the railway at Kemsing yesterday afternoon, and earlier in the day a tree also partially blocked the railway at Thanet Parkway.

Although conditions in the English Channel are rough, with gale-force winds, the Port of Dover has this morning said all freight and tourist traffic is running normally.

A number of events which had been due to take place in the county this weekend have also fallen victim to the weather, with organisers opting to cancel plans on health and safety grounds.

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