Schools in the Bailiwick are set to open for students on Friday, the States has said.

It said inspections were being carried out into the early afternoon to ensure there was "no damage that would make it dangerous for students and staff to return".

Normal operations are expected to resume from 10:00 GMT at Guernsey and Alderney airport, and St Peter Harbour remains open - but the sailing schedule continues to be impacted by the weather.

The roof of a padel tennis court in St Clements, Jersey, has collapsed in strong winds

Scott Clayton, a former professional tennis player and co-founder of Island Padel, said wind got underneath the canopy after the glass surrounding the courts smashed.

"It's still holding on but it's [torn] and basically collapsed," he says.

"It's not great and we're all really upset about it."

It is the only place where padel, a mix between tennis and squash, is played on the island.

Mr Clayton says it will likely cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to repair the canopy.

"Obviously it's devastating," he says.

"It's unfortunately one of those things.

"Now it's going to have to be focusing on the rebuild and doing what we can to get back on our feet as quickly as possible."

The government has confirmed schools will remain closed on Friday to "help assess damage and reopen roads".

It said the recovery operation was now in progress, and that access to Gorey and St Ouen's was "particularly difficult".

Roofs have been blown off at housing estate in Princess Place in St Clement.

A car has also had its back window smashed in.

A barn next to a home in Guernsey has come down in violent winds.

Matt Skillett, who lives next to L'ancresse Common, was feeding his baby when he heard a "big bang against the wall" and the "wrenching of metal".

He says he has been planning renovations so is not too concerned by the damage, but it looks like a bit of a clean up.

Wall cladding on the Grand Hotel in St Helier has been blown off by the strong winds.

The hotel, which faces Victoria Avenue, has seen the side of its building facing eastwards damaged.

Andy Torode has been clearing trees at Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital all morning.

He says the weather has been grim, but adds it's important to make sure the hospital is accessible.

The States of Guernsey says the hospital remains open.

Video footage shared with the BBC by a resident in St Clement, Jersey, shows the destruction Storm Ciarán caused.

Guernsey Police is telling residents whose properties back onto Lowlands Industrial Estate not to enter their gardens.

A roof has come off one of the buildings and loose materials are flying around the estate.

The force says: "There is no cause for alarm but we kindly ask that you comply with this request."

Trees, debris and a road sign are among the fallen on La Grande Route de Saint Ouen.

There have been multiple reports of fallen trees across Jersey since the storm hit overnight.

These photos taken 24 hours apart show the extent of damage at a construction site in Torteval, Guernsey.

Image source, Carl Garton

Image source, Carl Garton

Image source, Carl Garton

Image source, aMaizin Adventure Park

Three Golden Guernsey goats have escaped from a park in St Ouen.

aMaizin Adventure Park said the goats escaped after damage had been caused to its paddocks and fences overnight.

The company put out an appeal to residents in St Peter, St Ouen and St Mary to "keep their eyes peeled" and to contact them if they were found.

It said the goats were "likely to be very scared and seeking shelter".

"We have combed the entire farm with no success in finding them," it said.

"All our other animals are accounted for and sheltered".

St Helier, Jersey's main town, is one of the 12 parishes that have been affected by the storm so far.

The Christmas lights, which had only gone up recently, have been left tangled by the strong winds.

Trees have fallen, including one at the town church, while a rain cover above the restaurant Soy has been damaged and cladding from a derelict building has fallen.

A home has been damaged in the storm on Rue Jameneau, Guernsey.

James Turvey, 33, says he heard a "loud bang" at about 0800 GMT and parts of the building were found on the street.

He says he helped to remove the debris.

Image source, GSPCA

There has been "extensive damage" to a Guernsey animal charity's outdoor enclosures and aviaries.

The GSPCA says trees began falling at the shelter at about 05:00 despite minimal damage overnight.

It adds the hundreds of animals in its care are "safe and well".

Steve Byrne, from the charity, says: “Thankfully the last two days we have been making preparations to make the animal shelter as safe as possible and we moved all the outside animals in so they are all safe and well.

“The team have made it in safely and we are working to care for the hundreds of animals in our care and advising callers that find sick and injured animals to bear with us with the storm is at its height.”

Image source, GSPCA

Image source, GSPCA

People living at FB Cottages in St Clement have seen parts of their roofs and exterior walls ripped off during the storm.

Residents told reporter Warren Muggleton the damage to their homes began at 00:30 GMT, and that some had to shelter in their lounges.

About 12 houses are damaged, and one roof has fallen in.

A number of trees have fallen on the site of the Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital.

Workers could be seen removing fallen trees near entrance.

The States of Guernsey says part of the hospital roof was damaged in the storm, but adds there is no risk to patients.

Large swells have been seen across Jersey and Guernsey since high tide.

Waves have crashed onto Victoria Avenue, Jersey, pictured above, and large swells have been seen at the west coast at Cobo in Guernsey.

Image source, Tracey Trott

Dan Johnson
West of England correspondent

We're just reaching high tide here this morning, and you get a real sense of how strong the waves are right now. Howling wind and driving rain has absolutely battered these islands overnight.

I've been outside one of the hotels that people have been evacuated to - around 40 people have had to leave their homes, because their roofs have been ripped off or windows have been smashed.

There were really heavy hailstones in the early hours of the morning, and we know there were trees down blocking roads across Jersey and Guernsey.

These islands are effectively going to be cut off today, with no commercial flights and no boat services either.

That has caused some concern that supplies may start to run out, but authorities have tried to reassure people saying medical supplies will be able to get here if needed.

They say the strongest winds have now passed - wind speeds were recorded at 102mph here at 05:00 GMT this morning - but the message is that people should still be at home until the worst of the storm has blown through.

Image source, Zack Boakye-Yiadom

A home in St Clement in Jersey has been hit by the storm.

Zack Boakye-Yiadom said the devastation began just before 12:00 and a goal post had flown into his back garden from FB Fields.

Mr Boakye-Yiadom confirmed his family were now safe.

Image source, Zack Boakye-Yiadom