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Storm ciarán

Last updated: 1 December 2024 at 12:31

Storm Track & Forecast

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Storm ciarán Overview

Timing

Start: 1 Nov 2023

End: 2 Nov 2023

Intensity

Weather Warnings

Emergency Response

Active Emergency Services

  • HM Coastguard
  • Local Fire and Rescue Services
  • Police

Historical Context

Notable Characteristics

  • Exceptionally deep low pressure system
  • Record-breaking wind gusts in Channel Islands

Storm Tracking

11/2/2023, 12:00:00 AM Wind Speed: 85 mph Position: 49.20°N, -2.10°E

News Coverage

Met Office verdict on snow prediction as forecasters make cold spell claim
Storm

11/6/2023

Met Office verdict on snow prediction as forecasters make cold spell claim

Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran have already hit parts of the UK but forecasters think snow could follow soon

UK weather: Met Office raises impact level of heavy rain warning - days after Storm Ciaran caused chaos
Storm

11/4/2023

UK weather: Met Office raises impact level of heavy rain warning - days after Storm Ciaran caused chaos

The fresh downpours come barely 48 hours after Storm Ciaran brought hurricane-force gusts, rain and flooding.

UK weather: Heavy rain warning issued - days after Storm Ciaran caused chaos
Storm

11/4/2023

UK weather: Heavy rain warning issued - days after Storm Ciaran caused chaos

The fresh downpours come barely 48 hours after Storm Ciaran brought hurricane-force gusts, rain and flooding.

Storm Ciaran: 'Violent' winds on the way and 50 flood warnings remain as five dead in Italy
Storm

11/3/2023

Storm Ciaran: 'Violent' winds on the way and 50 flood warnings remain as five dead in Italy

While Storm Ciaran weakens, the threat of flooding remains high in the south of England and other parts of the UK. Moving into Europe, the storm has brought record rainfall to Italy, and has killed five people in the country.

Storm Ciarán: Dozens of flood warnings in place in UK after storm chaos
Storm

11/3/2023

Storm Ciarán: Dozens of flood warnings in place in UK after storm chaos

Almost 90 flood warnings in place with more than 235 flood alerts issued

Storm Ciaran: Dozens of flood warnings remain after rain and wind batters parts of UK
Storm

11/3/2023

Storm Ciaran: Dozens of flood warnings remain after rain and wind batters parts of UK

While North Sea-bound Storm Ciaran weakens, the threat of flooding remains high in the south of England and other parts of the UK. Northern parts can also expect more rain and gusty winds.

Kirstie Allsopp says 'sorry' after 'mowing down' people through London
Storm

11/2/2023

Kirstie Allsopp says 'sorry' after 'mowing down' people through London

Location Location Location star spoke out on Twitter, now X, as she battled the elements while Storm Ciaran battered the UK with heavy winds and heavy rain on Thursday.

Storm Ciarán: warnings of flood risk in parts of UK after heavy rain
Storm

11/2/2023

Storm Ciarán: warnings of flood risk in parts of UK after heavy rain

Met Office yellow warnings remain in place for much of England and Wales, parts of north-east England, and eastern Scotland

Storm Ciaran latest: Hurricane-force winds recorded; 180-year-old cottage wrecked; some schools to stay shut on Friday
Storm

11/2/2023

Storm Ciaran latest: Hurricane-force winds recorded; 180-year-old cottage wrecked; some schools to stay shut on Friday

Follow the latest weather updates as the second named storm in two weeks makes landfall in the UK, with a red weather warning for the Channel Islands. The storm could last for three days - prompting school closures and travel disruption. Are you affected? Get in touch via links below.

Watch mom rescue baby as Storm Ciaran's 104-mph winds shatter window
Storm

11/2/2023

Watch mom rescue baby as Storm Ciaran's 104-mph winds shatter window

The wind that rocks the cradle. Footage captured the dramatic moment that UK mom Jessica O'Reilly rescued her baby daughter as 100-mile-per-hour winds shattered their bedroom window during Hurricane Ciaran.