The storm caused disruption across the county, causing severe delays to both traffic and public transport with Southern Rail announcing multiple cancellations throughout the day. Specialist cleaners were brought in and no trains were able to pass through Worthing railway station after a trampoline blocked the line to Hove. Flooding was also reported on the railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath this afternoon. Meanwhile, Brighton’s iconic West Pier collapsed. Footage taken this morning on Brighton Beach shows the damage to the side of the pier caused by 70mph winds. The southwest corner of the already dilapidated pier looks as if it might fall into the water as rough waves batter it. In Shoreham-by-Sea, a tree fell on parked cars. The strong winds also took out a Texaco sign. A huge tree was also pictured on its side in Worthing’s Victoria Park. In Eastbourne this afternoon, the A22 Highfield Link is partially closed southbound from the A27 (Golden Jubilee Roundabout) to the B2191 Willingdon Drove (Shinewater Roundabout). This is due to heavy flooding on the road, according to traffic reports. What is the forecast for Wednesday? The Met Office has issued rain and wind warnings ahead of Wednesday (November 2) as an area of ​​low pressure will cause a spell of wet and windy weather across the UK. Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “Much of the UK can expect strong southerly winds on Wednesday, but the warning area highlights where gusts of up to 65mph will be and so some travel delays are likely. “30 to 40mm of rain is expected in some areas and where it falls over ground already wet from recent rainfall as well as fallen leaves there may be spray and flooding on roads as well as travel delays.”

Flood warnings are in place for England, with the Environment Agency warning that localized flooding from rivers and surface water is possible but not expected on Thursday and Friday in parts of south-east and east England.

Land, roads and some properties may be flooded and traffic may be disrupted.

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Brighton, Chichester, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne and Shoreham (pictured) and other places across the county have been affected by the heavy rain and winds brought by Storm Claudio. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

2. PARTIAL COLLAPSION OF CLAUDIO WEST PIER STORM

Brighton (pictured), Chichester, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne and Shoreham and other places across the county have been affected by the heavy rain and winds brought by Storm Claudio. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

3. VICTORIA PARK WORTH AFTER SEVERE STORMS COMPLETE

Brighton, Chichester, Worthing (pictured), Hastings, Eastbourne and Shoreham (pictured) and other places across the county have been affected by the heavy rain and winds brought by Storm Claudio. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

4. BRIGHTON MARINA 1-11-22

Brighton (pictured), Chichester, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne and Shoreham and other places across the county have been affected by the heavy rain and winds brought by Storm Claudio. Photo: Eddie Mitchell