Commuters struggle through heavy rain and strong winds across London Bridge to the city of London March 10, 2008. A storm rushing in from the Atlantic lashed the south west on Monday as high winds and tides brought the risk of coastal flooding. [Agencies]

Waves hit the sea wall in Porthcall, south Wales March 10, 2008. A storm rushing in from the Atlantic lashed the south west on Monday with winds and tide bringing the risk of coastal flooding. [Agencies]