Second storm batters northern UK
Written: 12th March, 2008
Northern Ireland, north Wales and north-west England are being pounded by gales and heavy rain in the second band of storms to hit the UK in three days.
Forecasters say gusts of up to 80mph have hit Northern Ireland as the Atlantic weather front moves eastwards.
Strong winds coupled with rain and snow have prompted the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning.
The second day of the prestigious Cheltenham horse racing festival has been abandoned because of high winds.
Although the course is in good condition, fierce winds made the huge marquees in the tented hospitality area unsafe.
Source BBC news