Gusts of up to 80mph this morning (Monday) uprooted trees across Comet country, as these pictures from readers show.

The Comet: A tree lands on a Volvo 4x4 in School Lane, Kings Walden. Credit: Russ EdwardsA tree lands on a Volvo 4x4 in School Lane, Kings Walden. Credit: Russ Edwards (Image: Archant)

There was widespread disprution to roads in and around, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth GC and Baldock, as well as damage to cars and houses.

For a gallery of pictures showing the aftermath of the storm, click on the link at the top right of the page,