A cordon was put up after winds blow debris over Riverside shops (Image: Martin Wakenell / Google)
Shops in the Riverside area of Norwich have been closed after roofing tiles were blown off.
The fire service has cordoned off Matalan as well as parts of the car park as strong winds cause chaos for shoppers.
B&M remained open but areas were marked off to ensure the public's safety.
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Fire crews used aerial ladder platforms to help secure the roofing.
This comes after the Met Office issued the county a yellow weather warning for strong winds on Thursday, with 45mph winds being recorded.
It added to the disruption in the area after the River Wensum burst its banks partially flooding the area.
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