Yellow weather warnings were issued across the UK as the second named storm of the season battered the country on Friday (October 20).
Blackpool was no exception, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for wind as gusts of up to 70mph were predicted to hit the coastline.
These were the scenes as on Storm Babet arrived in Blackpool:
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1. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
A yellow weather warning for wind was issued for midday on Friday (October 20). It will be in place until midday on Saturday (October 21). Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
2. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
The Met Office warned that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities would be affected by spray and/or large waves. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
Forecasters warned bus and train services could be affected, with some journeys taking longer. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
Winds of up to 70mph were predicted to hit the resort on Friday afternoon and evening. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
5. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
Yellow weather warnings were issued across the UK as Storm Babet hit, with a rare red weather alert also established in parts of Scotland. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Storm Babet hits Blackpool
Conditions were expected to improve on Saturday (October 21). Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard