GUSTS of between 60 to 70mph are lashing the Vale as Storm Doris causes disruption.
Follow our LIVE updates throughout the day as trees are brought down leading to partial and full road closures.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind and residents are being urged to take care.
The worst winds are expected from between 11am and 3pm today (Thursday). Wind speeds of 65mph have been reported in Pershore.
32 homes were also left without power in Evesham for a couple of hours as a result of today’s stormy weather.
Follow our updates below for up-to-date information on the latest incidents:
We've now restored supplies to #Evesham #WR11 area. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Jason
— WPD (@wpduk) February 23, 2017
Boston Lane #HintonOnTheGreen #Evesham – Tree down in the lane near to the Vale Caravan Park – we are informing Highways #stormdoris
— West Mercia OCC (@WestMerciaOCC) February 23, 2017
Waterside junction with Coopers Lane #Evesham – Large Tree blocking the road, Council informed #stormdoris
— West Mercia OCC (@WestMerciaOCC) February 23, 2017
Fallen tree partially blocking road Waterside #Evesham @Wychavon #stormdoris
— Worcs Travel (@WorcsTravel) February 23, 2017
628. Tree blocking carriageway A44 near broadway / murcott. Police currently attempting to move it. #takecare workforce in road #stormdoris
— Evesham SNTs (@EveshamCops) February 23, 2017
628. Tree down in Wickhamford. Please take care and find alternative route. #stormdoris
— Evesham SNTs (@EveshamCops) February 23, 2017
Tree currently blocking the B4084 at Wick, Pershore. Please avoid or divert through Wick Village. #stormdoris 3879
— Evesham SNTs (@EveshamCops) February 23, 2017
To report any incidents call the numbers below:
- Floodline info: 0345 988 1188
- To report an incident to the Environment Agency callĀ 0800 80 70 60
- To report a flood in the Vale callĀ 01905 765765