The M18 was closed between junctions four and seven in an attempt to avoid further disruption after several vehicles were blown over, while the A1 northbound was closed between Blyth and the M18, and debris was been a problem on the stretch between the M1 and the A1.
Debris on the road outside Lloyds TSB on High Street. (D3381CB)
Police are urged all lorry drivers to leave the motorways, and for other motorists to take it steady.
The A1M at Redhouse was also closed after a lorry blew over, and the A638 in the same area was blocked by falling trees.
Bawtry Road was closed from around 12.30pm on Thursday because the roof had been blown off the old Doncaster Rovers Return supporters club, while Bennetthorpe was also been shut in both directions. 
The roof of the Rovers Return at Doncaster Rovers Belle Vue Ground was blown off during the gale force winds. (D6248MC)
Other main highways including Leger Way, Thorne Road and Balby Road were also closed because of flying debris, and St George's Bridge was also been shut.
And at around 1pm school pupils from Mexborough School were sent home from school because of the bad weather.
Some of the market stalls outside the corn exchange were damaged by the wind. (D6252MC)
Areas of the town centre were also cordoned off and shoppers barred from entering Priory Place, Printing Office Street and High Street because of the dangers of flying roof slates and debris.
Passengers using Robin Hood Airport also faced disruption. Steve Adamson, product development/communications manager at the airport, said yesterday:"Gale force winds of more than 75mph are disrupting flight arrivals and departures at Robin Hood Airport today."
While GNER, who suspended all services south of Doncaster, issued the following statement: "Due to numerous weather related incidents on the East Coast Main Line, GNER train services are being severely disrupted this afternoon. Passengers are asked to defer travel until tomorrow if possible, as we cannot guarantee to get them to their final destination by alternative means today. GNER tickets dated for travel today will be valid tomorrow."
All other train companies said that services were subject to cancellation or delay because of bad weather conditions.
Pc Mike Trees, from the South Yorkshire Police road policing group, said officers were doing everything they could to guarantee the safety of the public using the roads.
He said: "Officers from the road policing group and the firearms group - who also have experience in road policing - are working extended hours and will stay out on duty dealing with motorists and accidents until the problem has subsided."
He added that although there had been some accidents no major injuries or fatalities had been reported.
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority has issued the following statement: "Due to the bad weather today, there have been some road closures across South Yorkshire. Most bus services are running but unfortunately there are some delays."
Market stall roofing bent by the wind. (D3382CB)
