Storm Katie’s 168kph winds bring chaos to UK, flights & trains cancelled
Storm Katie continues to cause damage and travel disruption across England and Wales as she batters the region with gusts of up to 168kph (105mph).
A number of flights due to arrive in London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports today have been cancelled while other flights were diverted.
Adverse weather has caused a small number of cancellations and diverts this morning. Please check with your airline for the latest info.
— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) March 28, 2016
Due to strong winds caused by #StormKatie, there are delays and some cancellations to flights today. 1/2
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 28, 2016
Please check your flight status with your airline before coming to the airport. https://t.co/XKNR3fKJup#StormKatie 2/2
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 28, 2016
Airport officials are also advising passengers to take extra time to get to the airport due to road disruptions in the area.
A number of roads and bridges have been closed to traffic, according to Highways England.
Train services have also been disrupted with delays and amended routes in Southern England.
Weird going to the shop this morning and seeing this 👀 Get me to ibiza! #stormkatiepic.twitter.com/eDsWEmu6fU
— Wayne Lineker (@waynelineker) March 28, 2016
Slight breeze this morning #EasterMonday#StormKatiepic.twitter.com/N8fzSylViC
— Michael Pattinson (@MikePattinson) March 28, 2016
An amber wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert in place for the east and south west, along with south Wales.
The highest gusts so far in Storm Katie have been recorded at the Needles off the Isle of Wight, with winds there reaching 105mph.
#StormKatie is continuing to push steadily northeastwards. Here are the latest highest wind gusts pic.twitter.com/afuWzk8Pko
— Met Office (@metoffice) March 28, 2016
Although 26 flood warnings and 141 flood alerts remain in place by the Environmental Agency, meteorologists say winds are easing and clearing east.
Morning, Alice here. Rain and high winds clearing east. Then sunshine and showers. https://t.co/ceNzxuU6obpic.twitter.com/yg4VFE4NGS
— Met Office (@metoffice) March 28, 2016
Meanwhile, UK Power Networks are working to restore power to parts of the South East network.
#Brighton Marina this morning... exciting. #StormKatiepic.twitter.com/LIEcdaR6Xk
— Katariina Järvinen (@lighttrickphoto) March 28, 2016
Some wild waves thanks to #StormKatie at @SamphireHoe1997 this morning. Pls watch from a safe place. @SimonJonesNewspic.twitter.com/KWwTihkiah
— Martin Collins (@MartinCollins9) March 28, 2016
60ft Silver Birch came down in my friend's garden in Kent last night #StormKatiepic.twitter.com/mZlhY5FW40
— Crazy Dog Lady (@longtallshazza) March 28, 2016
