Gales of up to 55mph were recorded in Norfolk this weekend as two named storms battered the country. 

Storms Fergus and Elin hit the region on Friday evening, arriving back-to-back from Ireland and bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain. 

Gusts reached a maximum speed of 55mph in Weybourne on Sunday night, with 54mph recorded in Tibenham and 51mph recorded in Marham. 

Meteorologist Dan Holley said wind speeds in Norfolk were slightly higher than those in Suffolk and Essex. 

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Low Road in Hellesdon was blocked for several days after a tree was brought down by the gales. 

Eastern Daily Press: Trees were brought down by winds that reached nearly 60mphTrees were brought down by winds that reached nearly 60mph (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Motorists and pedestrians were forced to find other routes home or to work after the felled tree was cordoned off by police. 

In East Somerton, a 45.5m tall turbine had part of a blade torn off which fell to the ground nearby and was later recovered. 

Weather forecasts for this week show conditions looking mostly settled and calmer, with a chance of continued rainfall through to Friday.