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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Why is the UK experiencing back to back storms? The phenomena explained

The new year got off to a turbulent start in the UK as extreme winds and rain hit every part of the country in January. Storm Eowyn brought severe conditions, with rare red warnings issued for Northern Ireland for the very first time. Gusts of over 90mph were recorded in the country, leading to the destruction of buildings, nationwide power outages and a 20-year-old man tragically losing his life.

UK storm numbers in 2024

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