Roads are still closed and flood alerts remain in place across the county as the effects of Storm Ciaran roll into a second day.

A surfer has been spotted braving huge waves on the Kent coast in the middle of Storm Ciaran.

Part of the M20 has been closed to allow EU-bond freight vehicles to queue on the carriageway following delays caused by the adverse weather.

Shocking pictures show damaged and sinking fishing boats at a harbour as Storm Ciarán continues to batter the Kent coast.

A shopping centre had to close several of its entrances after it was badly flooded.

Two buses had to be evacuated after heavy winds blew out the front windows and left the vehicles shaking from side to side.

Kent felt the full force of Storm Ciaran today, with fallen trees blocking roads, streets flooded, schools closed and homes left without power.

Events including a fireworks display have been cancelled as severe weather is predicted for the county.

With Storm Ciaran set to hit the county, advice has been issued on how to stay safe and be prepared for the strong wind and rain.

A yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Kent as heavy rain and strong winds hit the county.

A water spout has been snapped off the Kent coast, in dramatic pictures.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.

A yellow weather warning has been issued due to a potential risk to life as winds which could reach up to 80mph are set to hit the English Channel

A yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Kent as more rain is set to hit today.

Drivers have been warned of hour-long delays after a motorway lane has closed due to flooding.

To add to heavy rain and flood warnings, the Met Office says Kent could be hit by destructive winds as Storm Ciarán batters Britain this coming week.

The Environment Agency has warned flooding is likely across a swathe of the Kent coast, as heavy rain pelts the county.

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain, warning homes could be cut off.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the county this weekend.

Weather bosses are warning there could be flooding across the county as heavy rain is expected to hit this evening.