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Storm Pia's Powerful Winds Challenge Planes in UK Landings

Storm Pia brought strong winds to parts of England, causing havoc at airports including Manchester. Video footage shows two jets attempting to land amid wind gusts of 40-50 mph, but both had to abort their landings due to dramatic wobbles caused by the gusts. Eleven flights were diverted to other local airports, and several trees were knocked down in Bolton. Northern England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland were placed under a yellow-level wind warning, with gusts reaching up to 115 mph at Scotland's Cairn Gorm Summit.

via Fox Weather |

#england #flight-diversions #manchester-airport

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Fatal Storm in Europe: Woman Killed by Falling Christmas Tree on Belgian Market Square

A 66-foot Christmas tree fell over during stormy weather in Oudenaarde, Belgium, killing a 63-year-old woman and injuring two others. The incident is under investigation to determine if the tree was properly secured and to assess the impact of the weather. Storm Pia, which caused disruptions in the UK and the Netherlands, also resulted in a death in the Netherlands when a woman was hit by a falling tree.

via New York Post |

#accidentsweather #belgium #christmas-tree

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

Storm Pia's Strong Winds Disrupt UK Travel and Cause Plane Landing Struggles

Storm Pia brought high winds to the UK, disrupting holiday travel by grounding flights, suspending train service, and stopping Scottish ferries. In addition, a surprise strike by French workers shut down Eurostar trains between London and Paris. The powerful gusts caused power outages, toppled a truck, and damaged buildings. The storm is expected to bring similar disruptions to northern Europe.

via The Weather Channel|

#eurostar #high-winds #holiday-travel

weathertravel2 years ago•4 min saved

"Storm Pia wreaks havoc on UK holiday travel with unexpected strikes and travel chaos"

Storm Pia caused high winds in the UK, leading to flight cancellations, train service suspensions, and ferry disruptions. Additionally, a surprise strike by French workers shut down Eurostar trains between London and Paris. The storm is expected to move eastward, causing similar travel disruptions in northern Europe. Despite the chaos, the strong winds helped generate a record amount of electricity in the UK.

via The Associated Press|

#eurostar #high-winds #storm-pia

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"Storm Pia wreaks havoc on UK holiday travel with strong winds and unexpected strikes"

A video captured the intense moment when an Aer Lingus plane battled 50mph crosswinds while attempting to land at Birmingham Airport during Storm Pia. The pilot had to abort the landing and make a second attempt, with the plane struggling to stay level at times. Fortunately, the ATR 72-600 aircraft managed to touch down safely on the second try.

via Sky News|

#aer-lingus #birmingham-airport #crosswinds