Cyclone Emma (2008)
 The storm approaches Markt Schwaben, Bavaria | |
| Type | European windstorm, Extratropical cyclone, derecho |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 28, 2008 |
| Dissipated | March 7, 2008 |
| Highest gust | 236 km/h (147 mph) Krippenstein, Austria |
| Lowest pressure | 959 mb (28.3 inHg) |
| Fatalities | 15[1] |
| Areas affected | Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic |
Emma was a severe extratropical cyclone which passed through several mainly Central European countries, most devastatingly on Saturday March 1, 2008, killing at least twelve people in Austria, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.[2] Wind speeds reached up to 166 km/h (103 mph) in Austria, and up to 180 km/h (112 mph) elsewhere.[3] Major infrastructure disruptions and some injuries were also reported in Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.[4]
A Lufthansa jet almost crashed attempting to land in crosswinds at Hamburg.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Windstorm Emma" (PDF). guycarp.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Hurricane Emma kills nine in central Europe". EuroNews. 2008-03-01. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ Heinrich, Mark (2008-03-01). "High winds kill eight and cut power in central Europe". Reuters. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ "Violent storms kill eight, disrupt transport in Europe". Agence France Presse. 2008-03-01. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ "German jet almost crashes (1:30)". Reuters.
External links
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- Weather events in Germany
- Weather events in Poland
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- Weather events in Belgium
- Weather events in France
- Weather events in Switzerland
- Weather events in the Netherlands
- 2008 in Austria
- 2008 in Germany
- 2008 in Poland
- 2008 in the Czech Republic
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