This photo was sent to us by Sherwood Pines - Forestry England. They said: "Sherwood Pines is closed today due to the high winds. There are a number of trees down in the car parks, visitor centre area and the trails so we won't be able to reopen until we have finished tree removal and trail safety checks later on tomorrow."placeholder image
This photo was sent to us by Sherwood Pines - Forestry England. They said: "Sherwood Pines is closed today due to the high winds. There are a number of trees down in the car parks, visitor centre area and the trails so we won't be able to reopen until we have finished tree removal and trail safety checks later on tomorrow."

IN PICTURES: Damage caused by Storm Pia as 40mph winds batter Mansfield and Ashfield

By Shelley Marriott
Published 21st Dec 2023, 15:39 GMT
Updated 21st Dec 2023, 15:43 GMT

Storm Pia hit the county today (Thursday, December 21), bringing 40mph winds and travel disruption across Nottinghamshire.

Here are a selection of photos sent in by our readers showing the extent of the damage caused in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.

A yellow weather warning has been in place since midnight and will be in place until 9pm tonight.

Many train services have been cancelled due to the weather and Mansfield Market was also called off because of the windy conditions.

A fallen tree in Ashfield

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A fallen tree in Ashfield Photo: Lindsay Childerley

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Trees were uprooted

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Trees were uprooted Photo: Lindsay Childerley

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Rachael Milnes saw this when driving past the Civic Centre on Chesterfield Road South

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Rachael Milnes saw this when driving past the Civic Centre on Chesterfield Road South Photo: Rachael Milnes

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A tree blocking the road at Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield

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A tree blocking the road at Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield Photo: Natalie Stevenson

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