Storm Brendan hit areas across the county hard this week with heavy rain causing a number of issues.

A large tree came crashing down during the storms in Tenby, blocking the path in the old cemetery just past the Old Chapel (captured on camera here by Alyson Bush), whilst the road from Tenby to Sageston near Gumfreston a road prone to flooding was just about passable for motorists.

At Saundersfoot’s Westfield road, drains were unable to cope with water, with the county Council also receiving a number of reports relating to trees and branches being blown down blocking roads.

Pupils at Tenby’s Greenhill School also had a surprise extra holiday on Tuesday thanks to Storm Brendan.

During the storm on Monday, high winds caused damage to the building and with more severe weather forecast the next day, it was felt necessary to close the school.

In a letter to parents, headmaster Mr. Raymond McGovern explained: “At approximately 3.15 pm yesterday a strong gust of wind removed half of the top section of the metal walkway between the main building and the maths block. This was not just the transparent sheeting, but the whole of the aluminium roof structure. Thankfully no one was in the immediate vicinity at the time and no one was hurt, nor did it cause any further damage to other buildings or structures. The structure did not show any signs of damage before it failed.”

He confirmed that most of the damaged portion of the structure had been made safe and would be removed, but as half of the structure remained in place and further high winds were forecast, he was not prepared to risk the safety of pupils should further damage result and they were unable to control where the debris might go.

“In addition to the walkway shelter there was some minor and superficial damage to other areas of the school, but these do not present a risk to people or the operation of the school,” he added. “However, a full survey of the building will be carried out to check for damage and ensure that it is safe.”

With calmer weather on Wednesday, the school was open as normal, albeit with appropriate measures in place, such as alternative routes, to enable safe access to the maths block.