Storm Kathleen is expected to cause travel chaos today with ferries disrupted, after dozens of flights were cancelled when 73mph gales blasted through Britain.
Storm Kathleen is expected to cause travel disruption and power cuts today after 73mph gales and downpours hammered Britain yesterday,
Gusts exceeding 70mph were recorded in parts of Britain on Saturday, with flights cancelled at airports including Heathrow, Manchester Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast City.
The North has today been battered by 70mph winds as Storm Kathleen pummels Britain. Yet down South, Brits are enjoying 22C heat on what seems set to be the hottest day of the year.
The North has today been battered by 70mph winds as Storm Kathleen pummels Britain. Yet down South, Brits are enjoying 22C heat on what seems set to be the hottest day of the year.
Earlier today Ryanair and Jet2 warned of flight disruption while drivers faced 'extremely challenging' conditions as Britain was hit with strong winds.
Airlines including Jet2 and Ryanair warned of possible flight delays for British families this weekend as the UK is hit by two storms in consecutive days - Olivia today, then Kathleen tomorrow.
Britain was today hit by the first of two storms in consecutive days, as the remnants of Storm Olivia struck the country before Storm Kathleen sweeps in tomorrow.
Britain was today hit by the first of two storms in consecutive days, as the remnants of Storm Olivia struck the country before Storm Kathleen sweeps in tomorrow.
The UK is today set to be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 70mph as Storm Kathleen approaches - and a Met Office map shows the parts of the country set to be hardest hit.
Storm Kathleen has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds to much of the UK and Ireland on Saturday, the Met Office announced today.
Britain will be hit by the tail end of Storm Olivia tomorrow before a second storm strikes on Saturday - which could also be the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures set to hit 21C (70F).
As British Summer Time begins, heavy showers and thunder storms are expected to fall across some parts of the UK on Monday.
The Met Office said more rain was forecast over the bank holiday weekend, with travel disruption likely as a band of heavy rain moves across England and Wales on Monday.
Storm Nelson battered the country this week , bringing 70mph winds, heavy rain, hail and thunder as well as snow in parts of Devon and Wales, but conditions are set to settle over the weekend.
Storm Nelson battered the country this week , bringing 70mph winds, heavy rain, hail and thunder as well as snow in parts of Devon and Wales, but conditions are set to settle over the weekend.
Storm Nelson battered the country this week, bringing 70mph winds, heavy rain, hail and thunder as well as snow in parts of Devon and Wales.
Manchester airport has said it is bracing for 'record-breaking' passenger numbers, with many hoping to jet off to warmer climates as the UK is set to be lashed by wet and windy weather.
Britain's getaway was hit by Storm Nelson today as busy roads were deluged by torrential rain, trains were delayed by high winds gusting at up to 80mph and planes had to abort landings.
Britain's getaway was hit by Storm Nelson today as busy roads were deluged by torrential rain, trains were delayed by high winds gusting at up to 80mph and planes had to abort landings.
An astonishing video showed flight EZY52FR from Faro in Portugal coming into land in torrential conditions at Gatwick Airport just after 12.30pm before wobbling then pulling up again.
