First named storm of the season: 1) UK - 20 flood warnings as Storm Alex strikes. 2) France - dramatic images as heavy rains cause destruction and a 'red warning' has been issued - fuller report, as the dead and missing increase in number. 3) Italy sees heavy rain and disruption as well on its border. 4) London sees twice as much monthly rain - in just 24 hours! Some are saying its the worst storm in a century! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5) UK weekend forecast of heavy rain still to come, including regions (can be seen) in the continental area, e.g. Eire, northern France, etc. can be see here at the end of this short bulletin: • Weather Events - Storm Alex brings heavy r... Part of the "Weather Events (usually extreme) 2018+" series (on this channel), See play list "Weather Events usually extreme) 2018+" for more. Includes reports, unusual & unseasonal occurrences.