In pictures: Brighton braced for 'worst storm'

Girl being hit by wave on Brighton seafront

Millions of people in England and Wales have been warned to prepare for heavy rain and hurricane-force winds on Sunday night and Monday. A woman was soaked on Brighton seafront earlier as the predicted storm started to build.

Will Brewer, 4, plays in the foam washed ashore on the Brighton seafront as high winds pick up ahead of an expected storm

Four-year-old Will Brewer played in the foam washed ashore in Brighton as high winds picked up.

Large waves crash against the walls of Brighton Marina

Southeastern Trains says it is likely to run services later than usual on Monday if the storm is as disruptive as predicted. Southern and Gatwick Express services will not run until it is declared safe.

Waves roll into the beach and crash against the walls of Brighton Marina

Forecasters have warned that gusts of wind could reach up to 80mph (128km/h), or higher in coastal areas.

Large waves break against barriers on the seafront in Brighton

East Sussex County Council has warned people not to put their bins out for collection on Monday due to the predicted storm. West Sussex County Council has warned people to secure outdoor furniture, ladders or anything that could be blown into windows and other glazing.

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