Unlike Storm Eunice, which brought insignificant amounts of rain, Storm Franklin brought heavy rainfall, and 130mm of rain was measured at Seathwaite in Cumbria.
Where is storm Franklin hitting in the UK?
Storm Franklin has hammered parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy rain. There is severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland and flood warnings remain in place across England, Scotland and Wales.
Where is Storm Eunice in the UK?
Eunice set a new record for the fastest wind gust recorded in England with 122 miles per hour (196 km/h) at The Needles, Isle of Wight.
Where is storm Franklin headed?
Storm Franklin is set to hit the UK, with an amber weather warning issued for Northern Ireland and hundreds of alerts for flooding across the country.
Will London be affected by storm Franklin?
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for London effective until 1pm on Monday, 21 February 2022. This is due to Storm Franklin which may cause disruption and dangerous conditions due to strong winds.
Will storm Franklin be worse than Eunice?
Unlike Storm Eunice, which brought insignificant amounts of rain, Storm Franklin brought heavy rainfall, and 130mm of rain was measured at Seathwaite in Cumbria. There were more than 100 flood warnings in England and severe flooding in Northern Ireland.
What time is storm Franklin hitting UK?
A yellow weather warning for wind, covering Wales, Northern Ireland, the southwest coast of Scotland and the whole of England, apart from the North East, will come into place at 12pm today and will finish at 1pm tomorrow.
Where will the worst of Storm Eunice be?
The worst affected areas, according to a warning from Cornwall Council, will be: St Ives Harbour.
What time is Storm Eunice hitting?
Promoted Stories. Eunice will form across the mid-Atlantic before it hits the UK at around 3am.
Where is Storm Eunice meant to hit?
“Storm Eunice is expected to track eastwards from early on Friday, bringing the most significant winds to the central and southern areas of the UK, with some gusts possible in excess of 95mph in exposed coastal areas,” said Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders.
How long storm Franklin will last?
The storm hit on Sunday, February 20, 2022, bringing with it heavy rainfall. The warnings for Storm Franklin are in place until 1pm on Monday, February 21.
Why is the UK getting more storms?
Put simply, this is because warmer air holds more energy and more moisture: two key ingredients of severe storms. But the extremes in the UK weather will not only include storms and floods, but also heatwaves and periods of drought.
Why is UK so windy?
This is because the prevailing west to southwesterly winds across the UK lead to northern and western areas being typically more exposed than the south and east. There are also a lot of localised effects with most hills, mountains and coasts being windier than low-lying inland areas.
What areas will storm Franklin hit?
Gusts of 60-70mph are predicted to hit inland Northern Ireland in the early hours of Monday morning, while 80mph speeds are expected on the coast. Strong winds are also expected in England and Wales on Sunday afternoon, with 60mph gales predicted inland and 70mph in coastal areas.
Will storm Franklin hit the Midlands?
Storm Franklin is taking hold across the West Midlands, as heavy winds are battering towns and cities across the country, causing travel disruption and serious incidents.
Will storm Franklin hit south west England?
Met Office weather warnings live: Storm Franklin hits South West as ‘do not travel’ alert issued.
Is it safe to travel in storm Franklin?
Rail passengers across the East of England have been advised not to travel as Storm Franklin hits the UK.
Will storm Franklin affect flights?
Storm Franklin has brought heavy rain, strong winds and severe flooding to parts of the UK with flights and trains cancelled and people evacuated from their homes.
Should I travel in Storm Eunice?
“If possible, postpone your journey until conditions improve and if you do have to travel, slow down, allow extra time for your journey and drive according to the conditions. Keep an eye on travel updates and weather forecasts and please plan your journey.”
Will storm Franklin hit Birmingham?
Storm Franklin has hit Birmingham bringing high winds and rain across the city.
Is storm Franklin going to hit Cornwall?
What can we expect from Storm Franklin? Flood alerts have also been issued for the whole of Cornwall’s north coast. The forecast states: “Winds are likely to strengthen across England and Wales on Sunday, as an increasingly squally band of rain moves southeastwards.