St Jude Storm - Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of storm was it
A
A Low pressure depression
2
Q
When
A
27th-28th October 2013
3
Q
Where
A
Southern England then on to North West Europe
4
Q
How fast
A
Crossed over 200 km in less than 26 hours
Average speed of 77km/hr
5
Q
Causes
A
Formed in the North Atlantic along the Polar Front where there were warmer than usual sea surface temps.
Helped east by a very strong jet stream wind of over 200 mph
6
Q
Effects
A
- 4 deaths - 14 year old swept out to sea and never found
- £0.5 billion damage
- 10million trees destroyed - unable to get to work
- All transport closed/cancelled
- 850 000 homes without power
7
Q
Immediate responses
A
Sea rescues
Met office issued weather warnings - very well forecast
Very effective, rapid response from emergency services
8
Q
Long term responses
A
Insurance companies had to take on extra staff to cope
Power companies made a massive fast effort, by 1st nov only 3000 homes still didn’t have power
