#heavy-rain

#heavy-rain

"The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles."

The main feature of Storm Darragh will be heavy rainfall expected in northern and western parts of the UK, with snowfall predicted above 200m.

Counties Galway, Mayo, Clare and Donegal will be under a Status Orange wind warning from 12pm tomorrow until 9pm, with effects including coastal flooding and fallen trees.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, said: "We are expecting an area of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening across parts of the Midlands. The rain will fall onto already saturated ground, potentially affecting communities still recovering from recent flooding. An Amber warning has been issued covering the areas of increased risk of impacts."