At first glance it looks like a scene from a winter postcard but this is in fact the surf whipped up by Hurricane Katia.
These cars were photographed driving along North Promenade at Cleveleys near Blackpool, Lancashire, where high winds have caused the surf from the sea to almost close the promenade because of the danger it poses to motorists.
© Cavendesh PressWinter wonderland? Motorists battle their way through the surf at North Promenade at Cleveleys near Blackpool, Lancashire, where the high winds from Hurricane Katia have caused it to flood the road
The tail end of the hurricane battered Britain yesterday, bringing winds of up to 80mph and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
A motorist died and an 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after the remnants of the worst storm in 15 years hit the UK's shores.
But although further blustery conditions were expected, today's winds were not as strong as they were yesterday, forecasters said.
Thousands were left without power last night as gusty weather caused damage to buildings and resulted in travel disruption around the UK.
In County Durham, a driver died when a tree hit a car on the A688 at Dunhouse Quarry, between Staindrop and Barnard Castle.
Durham Police said a passenger in the car was taken to hospital in Darlington with injuries which are not thought to be life threatening following the incident at about 3pm.
