Airports are expected to be extra busy today following two days of flight cancellations caused by Storm Darragh. A Guernsey school and Jersey sports centre are closed due to damage.
Despite the weekend's windy weather, with Storm Darragh bringing gusts of 76mph to the Channel Islands, damage has been minimal.
Wind speeds peaked at 9pm on Saturday night (7 December), with strongest gusts recorded at St Catherine's in Jersey.
Thousands of passengers faced disruption as flights were cancelled across the weekend.
They are getting back to normal today (9 December), but people travelling have been advised to leave extra time for their journey.
Due to #StormDarragh, many flights have been rescheduled to tomorrow, meaning the Airport will be extra busy. If you’re due to fly tomorrow, please arrive two hours before your flight to allow enough time for check-in and Security.
— Jersey Airport (@JERairport) December 8, 2024
The airport opens at 5:30am. pic.twitter.com/W5RQPA6cMA
12 flights due to operate from @JERairport to @Gatwick_Airport tomorrow. That must be a record.... pic.twitter.com/AD7xA6YmlQ
— Robert Mackenzie (@MackenzieJersey) December 8, 2024
Guernsey's La Houguette primary school is closed today due to a damaged roof. Water has got into several rooms and repairs need to be made and debris cleared.
Les Quennevais Sports Centre in Jersey is also shut while its roof is checked for damage.
Government teams in Jersey cleared 18 fallen trees, while others were reported on parish roads.
Guernsey Fire and Rescue responded to 25 calls overnight on Saturday. Officials praised the community for following advice and staying safe indoors, easing pressure on the emergency services.
Motorists are advised to continue to take extra care on the roads because of debris still to be cleared.
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