19 pictures reveal scale of damage in Lancashire as Storm Éowyn brings 80mph winds to county

Pictures taken across Lancashire reveal the extent of the destruction caused by Storm Éowyn.

The storm battered the county with winds of up to 80mph on Friday, disrupting roads, railways, schools and more.

An amber weather warning issued by the Met Office came into effect at midnight and will remain in force until 9pm.

Pictures taken across Lancashire show the scale of the damage caused by the strong winds.

Take a look at our gallery below:

13. Damage caused by Storm Éowyn

Schools across the county were closed as the storm swept across the UK. | Julia WanderLust

The scene in near Blackpool Town Hall. | Contributed

Millions of people were urged to stay at home during Storm Eowyn. | Kathryn Ann Higham

A fallen tree on Belmont Avenue in Ribbleton. | Beth Marsden

Hurricane force winds are those that reach at least 74mph, according to the Beaufort scale, the Met Office said. | Lady-Vicki Katerina Steeden

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Blackpool and the Fylde coast, which will be in effect from 8am until 3pm. | Linda Barr