Tarmo Tanilsoo
EF5
It has come to my attention that an intense cyclone is expected to hit parts of France and Spain. At Meteoalarm.eu, these two countries are marked at highest vigilance level.
In some parts of Spain, winds up to 150 km/h(93 mph) have been forecasted. Nevertheless looks like situation about to unfold in France and Spain is certainly something to look at.
I have access to some French and Spanish channels over satellite so I can monitor local media reports as well.
Cyclones have been quite active in the Atlantic coastal areas during past few days, I must note.
Update: Unfortunately there has already been a fatality because of this storm. I am reading the TVE's(Spanish TV) teletext and it is reporting a death of a 52 years old woman. Fifteen autonomous communities are on storm alert. Especially bad situation is at Basque area where the afore mentioned 150 km/h wind gusts are expected along with waves to 14 meters. I understand from the news that in some areas schools have been suspended and some areas are under hurricane wind alert. In some areas, avalanches are expected and marine traffic has been affected as well.
BFM TV from France reporting red alert in effect in 5 French departments.
Update at 19:05 GMT on Friday. BFM TV reporting that winds to 150 km/h are also possible in Southwestern France, and they are comparing this cyclone with storm Lothar back in 1999.
In some parts of Spain, winds up to 150 km/h(93 mph) have been forecasted. Nevertheless looks like situation about to unfold in France and Spain is certainly something to look at.
I have access to some French and Spanish channels over satellite so I can monitor local media reports as well.
Cyclones have been quite active in the Atlantic coastal areas during past few days, I must note.
Update: Unfortunately there has already been a fatality because of this storm. I am reading the TVE's(Spanish TV) teletext and it is reporting a death of a 52 years old woman. Fifteen autonomous communities are on storm alert. Especially bad situation is at Basque area where the afore mentioned 150 km/h wind gusts are expected along with waves to 14 meters. I understand from the news that in some areas schools have been suspended and some areas are under hurricane wind alert. In some areas, avalanches are expected and marine traffic has been affected as well.
BFM TV from France reporting red alert in effect in 5 French departments.
Update at 19:05 GMT on Friday. BFM TV reporting that winds to 150 km/h are also possible in Southwestern France, and they are comparing this cyclone with storm Lothar back in 1999.
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