Storm Kathleen

Storm Kathleen was named by Met Éireann on 4 April 2024 and brought strong winds to western and northern coasts on 6 to 7 April 2024. UK impacts were moderate. Its centre stayed over the Atlantic west of the UK, and the Met Office said its central pressure reached 953hPa, very deep for April. Gusts topped 69mph at several stations, including Loch Glascarnoch, Brizlee Wood, Capel Curig and St Mary's Airport (Isles of Scilly). Kathleen set new April gust records at several stations in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where a yellow wind warning was in force. Flights were cancelled at several UK airports, including Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast City. Northern Ireland had fallen trees, power cuts and roof damage at Titanic Belfast. Sources: Met Office storm report; Met Office; BBC News.