The wild weather led to property damage on the junction of Hart Lane and Raby Road in the town, with emergency services urging people to make essential journeys only as blustery conditions continued.
Met Office forecasters issued a rare Red weather warning on Friday (November 26), with a separate Yellow warning for wind remaining in place on Saturday (November 27) until 6pm.
Here are some pictures showing the impact of the storm across Hartlepool.
5. Weather warning
Met Office forecasters have a Yellow alert for wind in place throughout Saturday. Picture: Carl Gorse. Photo: Carl Gorse
7. Wild weather
The strong winds have damaged property and led to delays across the region. Photo: Carl Gorse
8. Reed Street
A fallen tree at the top of Reed Street. Picture: Patrick Liddell. Photo: Patrick Liddell