A rapidly deepening low has caused flooding, power cuts and road disruption, with emergency services and councils responding to weather-related damage across affected areas.
Authorities warned people to avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas. The event showed how quickly a low-pressure system can escalate into a civil disruption issue.
Severe weather is increasingly a story about infrastructure pressure as much as rain totals.
Lines companies and councils are likely to face renewed scrutiny over restoration times and communication.
The key question is whether resilience planning is keeping pace with the frequency of these events.
