People travelling back from trips abroad endured nerve-racking landings as pilots battled awful conditions at Gatwick and Heathrow, while those who chose to stay at home woke up to walls destroyed, felled trees covering their roads and in extreme cases – roofs completely ripped off.
Motorists were forced to take alternative routes as bridges and crossings were shut due to strong winds and a deluge of rain played havoc with the nation's motorways as flooding caused lanes to be closed.
Shoppers hoping to spend their last day off bargain hunting in hypermarkets were left disappointed when the port of Dover closed for almost three hours this morning and others were left waiting on blustery platforms after major train delays took place along the south coast.
Air passengers have tweeted about their traumatic experiences, after the tempestuous conditions this morning, with many expressing their gratitude at having two feet on the ground.
Michele Grant posted: 'Truly thankful to be on the ground in Stansted after terrifying failed attempts to land at Gatwick in #StormKatie.'
Giulia Cortigiano tweeted: 'So glad we landed safe and sound with the Emirates flight from Dubai. That was scary! @Gatwick_Airport'
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