NOT even a week had passed after Storm Ciara and the UK were warned of another dramatic storm hitting its shores — Storm Dennis.

The Post area was battered by the storm towards the end of last week and into the weekend, which sent strong winds, lashings of torrential rain and caused floods and dangerous driving conditions.

The Met Office said that the storm developed in the north Atlantic before tracking eastwards towards the UK and Ireland, with a national severe weather warning for wind being put in place for much of England and Wales.

The weekend saw wind gusts reaching in excess of 50mph, but gusts of over 60mph were experienced over hills, coastal areas and exposed locations. Heavy rain caused dramatic flooding across various parts of the UK, and the Post area — with its many rivers and bridges — saw roads and land saturated with water.

Amongst many reports, the road from Youldon Moor Cross to Hersham Cross was said to be very flooded, causing one vehicle being unable to pass the crossing. Police and authorities were made aware by a member of the public and motorists were advised via social media to avoid the area until the drains were cleared.

In addition, the strong winds caused debris to fly into roads and cause danger to those in the area. One fire appliance from Launceston Community Fire Station attended reports that a metal sheet on the roof of an old service station on the A30 at Trewint, between Launceston and Bodmin, was dangerously blowing in the strong wind on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters assisted the owner in removing the loose metal sheet and securing it to make it safe.

The strong winds also forced Camelford Town Council to close Enfield Park over the weekend as it was deemed too dangerous for walkers and children to use.

On Monday, it remained windy with blustery showers in the south west, while Tuesday saw a mixture of sunshine and showers. Thursday to Friday remains ‘unsettled’, with winds possibly increasing on Friday.