Beach hut destroyed as high winds continue to batter Hove

The hut on Hove seafront, near the King Alfred Leisure Centre, blew over earlier today and collapsed in the storm.

Its wooden panelling was strewn across the promenade and the lawns behind and the contents were exposed to the elements.

A trail of destruction is left behind the hut (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

Gusts reached up to 47 miles per hour in Hove earlier today.

Two days ago, the Met Office advised people to "stay indoors as much as possible" while stormy conditions were forecast, with winds reaching up to 56 miles per hour.

There is a contrast between the damaged hut and its upright counterparts (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

Passersby stopped to take pictures of the wrecked hut. 

A man takes a picture of the aftermath (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

The seafront office was contacting the hut owner to report the devastation.