A van is left submerged and walkers struggle as storms Elin and Fergus batter Britain
A VAN is submerged and walkers struggle with brollies yesterday as Britain was drenched again.
Storm Fergus made landfall yesterday after Storm Elin battered the nation with strong winds and heavy downpours on Saturday.
Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: “Storm Fergus will conclude what has been an unsettled weekend of weather for the UK.
“Fergus will bring some strong winds and heavy rain into the early hours of Monday morning.”
The strongest winds were likely to hit South Wales and Bristol Channel.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “Storm Fergus will conclude what has been an unsettled weekend of weather for the UK.
“Fergus will bring some strong winds and heavy rain for a time late on Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning.
“While the strongest gusts are expected in the Republic of Ireland, Storm Fergus will bring some windy conditions to western areas, including Irish Sea coasts, while also bringing some potentially impactful rain.
“The rain has potential to be disruptive in parts of northern England and parts of Scotland, especially where it’s falling on very saturated ground.”
Last night, homes and cars in Leitrim Village in Ireland were seriously damaged after a possible tornado hit the area.
Emergency services were called after high winds flattened trees, ripped a roof off a building and left debris scattered on a street.
Forecasters said it would turn drier by midweek.