Waveney District Council’s operational teams have had to deal with a number of incidents resulting from the severe weather this morning. Members of the public are reminded to avoid areas such as parks and cemeteries today, if at all possible.

The main cause for concern is falling trees and / or branches and officers stationed in these high-risk areas to observe and offer advice, have reported that many people are still visiting.

A spokesperson for Waveney District Council said: “So far, the Council has received ten reports of trees either fallen or dangerous. This helps illustrate the importance of our warning to the public, to avoid visiting high-risk areas for their own safety. Although it is forecast that the winds will die down later today, the damage caused this morning still has to be assessed and so the warning remains in place.

“Debris on the A146 near Rookery Park has been cleared, as has the area around the large willow on Tom Crisp Way. Officers are currently dealing with a large tree that has fallen on a parked car by the doctor’s surgery in Park Road.

“We will continue to work with the police and highway authority throughout the day and will monitor the situation to ensure public safety. We will also provide updates for the public as and when we receive them.”