Pedestrians cope with strong winds during Storm Ciaran, in the City of London, the capitals financial district, on 2nd November 2023, in London, England. Storm Ciaran has produced very strong winds, especially along Englands southern coastal areas where gusts of 70 to 80mph are possible, perhaps exceeding 85 mph in a few exposed locations. Power to tens of thousands of homes across the country have been knocked out and more than 300 schools closed.