STRONG winds and torrential downpours are continuing to hamper the recovery operation after Storm Ciarán wrought havoc across the Island last week.
Winds of force seven were recorded yesterday afternoon and predicted to peak at gale-force-eight overnight and this morning, with gusts of up to 55mph.
While that is below the levels seen during Storm Ciarán, when hurricane-force-twelve winds were recorded, the government has warned that the current weather is predicted to cause some disruption.
It said yesterday that while it had been hoped to open Hautlieu School this morning, progress had been slowed as a result of the weather and home learning would continue to be in place today. A small number of exams are expected to take place at Hautlieu as scheduled.
All Condor ferry services scheduled for today have been cancelled, with the exception of the Commodore Clipper service from Portsmouth.
Islanders have been reminded that visiting tradespeople are permitted to operate in Jersey without a business licence until Sunday 3 December, but may not tout for business by going from door to door.
People are urged to report any business or individual who they are concerned about to the designated business hub on 444444, option 5, or to the States police on 612612. Any information given will be treated as confidential.
Broken branches are still hanging in trees at many countryside and coastal sites across the Island, with fallen trees, soil damage and exposed roots remaining a risk.
A government spokesperson said that Islanders should avoid using countryside and coastal paths where possible, and remain behind barrier tape where it has been used. Wind speeds were forecast to drop today, settling at force three or four during a largely dry daytime period tomorrow, before wetter and slightly windier conditions move in tomorrow evening and on Sunday.
