Pictures of Storm Eunice in Dorset

Residents witnessed destruction to their property, 100-year-old oak trees fell and numerous walls and fences crumbled.

There were winds as high as 80mph in parts of Dorset by midday, and some places including Southbourne experienced gusts of more than 90mph.

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In Pokesdown, Christchurch Road had to be closed after roof tiles fell into the road, while Numerous fallen trees were reported across the county including in Knyveton Road in Bournemouth, Western Road at Canford Cliffs, Brook Road in Kinson and near Badbury Rings in Wimborne.

The Sandbanks Ferry had to be suspended for much of the day due to poor conditions and Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth had to be closed between St Pauls Roundabout and Lansdowne Roundabout due to glass and debris in the road from a damaged window.

South Western Railway had to suspend services for most of the day with 30 fallen trees blocking major routes including Sway and Branksome.

Dorset Highways recorded more than 100 emergency callouts between 9am and midday and buses were affected with Morebus suspending a number of its services.

Six flood alerts were also issued for Dorset including Christchurch Harbour and Poole Harbour with five further flood alerts in force.

In Christchurch, the quay was flooded at high tide and there were very strong winds in the area with broken tree branches flying around the Quomps. Benches, bins, seating and Beryl Bikes were all underwater.