Waves break over the sea wall along Portstewart harbour in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, as the remnants of Hurricane Katia hit the British shores, on September 12, 2011. Northern parts of the UK were expected to be battered by severe gales and storms today as the remnants of Hurricane Katia hit the British shores. Forecasters said that Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales could see trees brought down with gusts of up to 70mph expected in the region. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images)
