Weather & Climate - The Great Storm Flashcards
1
Q
On which day did the Great Storm hit the UK?
A
15-16 October 1987
2
Q
Where was the cold air coming from?
A
The cold air was moving southwards from Iceland
3
Q
Where was the warm air coming from?
A
From the west from the tail-end of Hurricane Floyd, and from high temperatures in Bay of Biscay
4
Q
What and where was the highest wind speed recorded?
A
122m/h in Norfolk
5
Q
What was the pressure at midnight on the 15th October?
A
953mb
6
Q
What was the largest temperature increase in 1 hour at Heathrow?
A
7 degrees Celsius increase in one hour
7
Q
How many people were killed?
A
19
8
Q
How many trees were blown down?
A
15 million
9
Q
What was the cost of insurance claims?
A
£15 billion
