Heavy rain and winds of up to 70MPH battered the county last night, which has resulted in travel disruption and flooding on some roads in Essex.
We take you through the morning rush hour with the latest updates.
10.30am: That concludes our storm update for today. Remember to check out our Facebook and Twitter for Christmas news.
10.29am: PICTURED - the house in Beaulieu Park that was damaged by the storm last night. It is expected to have to empty for around two months for repairs - read...
