Drivers asked not to make unnecessary journeys

Police are telling people are being told not to make journeys today unless they are essential.

Storm force winds of up to 80 miles per hour are battering the Island.

Various roads around the Island are blocked by fallen trees and debris – you can find more information about these on our Facebook page.

The coastguard has advised people not to visit exposed coastal areas for their own safety.

Met Office forecaster Neil Young says the weather is due to calm down later today: