Storm Ciara expected to cause trouble

Saturday 08 February 2020

People trying to get off the island this weekend may find their plans disrupted as Storm Ciara blows through the English Channel.

The weather is forecast to deteriorate through Saturday, with winds expected to be at their strongest on Sunday.

Pictured: The Met Office was forecasting strong winds over the weekend. 

Aurigny proactively warned passengers booked to travel this weekend before Ciara arrived, giving them the opportunity to change their travel times if possible.

The airline said: "whilst forecasts can change for the better, or the worse, Aurigny would like to offer its customers prior warning, so that those wishing to amend their travel plans can do so."

At that time, no flights had been cancelled but to keep up to date with all flights in or out of Guernsey, use the Guernsey Airport website or follow the airport itself on Facebook or Twitter. 

Aurigny had warned it was expecting "possible disruption from Saturday morning lasting as long as Tuesday evening, especially for the Dornier operation".

You can follow Aurigny on Facebook and via its own website for the latest information on flight times and changes. 

Condor Ferries had already taken steps to reschedule sailings ahead of Storm Ciara arriving.

It contacted passengers booked to travel today and tomorrow earlier in the week, with information about alternate sailings.

For more information on Condor's sailings head to its website or contact the ferry firm via Twitter. 

Pictured top: Both Condor Ferries and Aurigny let passengers know ahead of Storm Ciara's arrival of their plans.