A second person has died after their car was struck by a falling tree as Storm Eowyn battered the UK with hurricane-force winds. The 19-year-old died in hospital after a road collision at 6:45am on Friday in East Ayrshire. This follows the death of 20-year-old Kacper Dudek, who was named as the storm's first victim in Ireland's County Donegal.
Weather warnings have been extended through Tuesday as a frosty blast named Storm Herminia by European meteorologists strikes parts of the UK. This comes just two days after Storm Eowyn brought record-breaking wind speeds of up to 100mph.
Storm Herminia brought thunderstorms and winds of up to 82mph in Cornwall on Sunday morning. The Environment Agency issued more than 30 flood alerts across southern England, including one more severe flood warning. Forecasters warn of up to 80mm of rain in some areas.
British Airways has cancelled 26 flights to and from London Heathrow, affecting 3,000 to 4,000 passengers. These are all short-haul domestic and European flights.
Parts of the country are still reeling from the damage caused by Storm Eowyn on Friday. Northern Ireland's first minister described the storm as "unprecedented on every level.
18 Comments
Karamba
Every season we hear about the lack of readiness. When are authorities going to take action?
Matzomaster
Glad to see the Environment Agency taking steps to alert people. Safety must come first!
Rotfront
Best wishes to everyone dealing with the aftermath of these storms. Recovery is a long road.
Matzomaster
Another tragedy due to lack of proper tree management and infrastructure. When will they learn?
Karamba
Let's remember that these events are tragic; we should be supporting the communities affected.
Mariposa
Why are flights still being cancelled? They knew this storm was coming days in advance!
Muchacha
It's heartbreaking to see young lives lost. Sending thoughts and prayers to all those impacted.
Stan Marsh
Let's unite in support for those affected instead of placing blame — we are all in this together!
Coccinella
My condolences to the families affected. Nature can be so unpredictable and dangerous.
ZmeeLove
Bad weather aside, the human spirit shines brightest in adversity. Let's support one another.
ArtemK
Nature can be fierce. Honoring those lives lost is the least we can do in their memory.
Comandante
An ‘unprecedented storm’? This is not the first time we've seen severe weather; they should be better equipped!
ZmeeLove
Storms can be devastating, and while we should question the response, we can also show compassion for the victims.
Muchacha
So many warnings and still, we see lives lost. What a failure on the part of local governments!
Donatello
Shoutout to the meteorologists! Their work helps us prepare, even if nature still surprises us.
Coccinella
It's tough to see these storms causing so much despair, but I appreciate the hard work of emergency services.
Raphael
How many more people need to die before something is done about city planning and emergency services?
Michelangelo
It's a tough situation for everyone involved. Sending positive thoughts to those enduring these storms.