Paul Appleby wrote:
Winds started to pick up at around 4.30am and continued to increase
throughout the morning.

Now at 0739 I have ventured outside to see what damage is being caused and
had to come in again as I was genuinely frightened by the strength of the
wind.


Know the feeling mate!
I'm a mile or so down the road from you in West Monkseaton.
Had to take the wife in to work at 8:00am, then go shopping at Morrisons.
Trying to get the trolley from the shop to the car, then load car was
unbelievable - took me all my strength to hold on to it.
Had to dodge flying shopping as I was driving out of the car park.
Never been so glad to get home in one piece and shut the door behind me!

Jeff