Storm Éowyn and Herminia Bring Devastation Across UK, Ireland, and France

Severe storms cause flooding, power outages, evacuations, and fatalities as affected regions face record-breaking winds and rainfall.

Storm Éowyn, classified as a bomb cyclone, delivered record-breaking winds of up to 114 mph, causing widespread damage in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of the UK.
Storm Herminia followed closely, exacerbating already saturated conditions, leading to flooding and evacuations in Somerset, England, and Brittany, France.
Over 250,000 homes in Scotland and 60,000 in Northern Ireland experienced prolonged power outages, with restoration efforts ongoing after four days.
Somerset declared a major incident, with over 100 residents evacuated, while Brittany faced its worst flooding in four decades, displacing 400 people.
Meteorologists highlight the role of climate patterns and warm ocean temperatures in fueling the intensity of these storms, with potential links to future increases in storm frequency and severity.