Britain braces for a turbulent weekend as two consecutive storms barrel towards the country. The first, Storm Olivia, made its presence felt today, while Storm Kathleen is forecast to arrive tomorrow, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rain.
Storm Olivia, named by the Portuguese meteorological service IPMA, swept across the UK today, bringing blustery and showery conditions. Meanwhile, Storm Kathleen, named by Met Éireann of Ireland, is expected to make landfall tomorrow, originating from the South West.