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FLOODY SUNDAY

A van is left submerged and walkers struggle as storms Elin and Fergus batter Britain

However, forecasters have offered hope for Brits later in the week

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.

Storm Fergus brought downpours over the weekend - leaving this can partly submerged
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Storm Fergus brought downpours over the weekend - leaving this can partly submergedCredit: Stephen Huntley/HVC
Walkers brave the wind and rain of Storm Elin in Richmond Park south-west London today
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Walkers brave the wind and rain of Storm Elin in Richmond Park south-west London todayCredit: LNP

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.

Picture supplied by Bav Media 07976 880732.. .Picture dated December 10th shows flooding down the High Street and the surrounding fields in the village of Holywell in Cambridgeshire on Sunday morning after the River Great Ouse burst its banks with more rain expected as Storm Fergus crosses the country... More heavy rain is expected as the second named Storm of the weekend is set to sweep across the UK...The Met Office has warned Storm Fergus could reintroduce some gusty winds, especially in western areas, alongside further rainfall on Sunday evening...The most impactful winds of the storm are expected to hit the Republic of Ireland, the forecaster said.
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Flooding in the village of Holywell in Cambridgeshire
A Range Rover believed carrying a young child was caught in 4 feet of floodwater in Essex on Sunday after heavy rain produced by Storm Elin. 10.12.23 Pictures (c) copyright Stephen Huntley/HVC 07973 208461...16 CM3 4RP
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A Range Rover was caught in four feet of floodwater in Essex
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