Storm Éowyn: What is a sting jet and how does it cause record-breaking winds?
Satellite imagery suggests a dangerous weather phenomenon known as a sting jet developed over Ireland during Storm Éowyn on Friday. | ITV National News
The rare sting jet weather phenomenon that caused 114mph winds during Storm Éowyn
The Met Office has shed light on the rare weather phenomenon responsible for whipping up 114mph winds off Ireland's west coast as Storm Éowyn bore down on the UK. The agency revealed that satellite imagery indicated the development of a sting jet early on Friday,
'Sting jet' over Ireland behind Storm Eowyn's record-breaking 114mph wind
The dangerous weather phenomenon is believed to have developed at about 5am on Friday, the Met Office said, resulting in record wind speeds of 114mph.
Met Office warns of dangerous 'sting jet' phenomenon in record-breaking Storm Éowyn winds
Storm Éowyn's record-breaking winds have formed a dangerous 'sting jet', according to satellite images from the Met Office, as millions of Brits remain under 'danger to life' weather warnings
UK weather map shows powerful 'sting jet' creating record breaking 114mph winds
They say: "A sting jet is a small area of very intense winds (often 100mph or more) that can sometimes form in powerful weather systems crossing the UK. Relative to the size of the storm, the sting jet is narrow, often 30 miles across, and only lasts three to four hours.
Power Cuts And Transport Chaos As Storm Eowyn Hits Ireland And UK
Storm Eowyn caused havoc Friday as it battered Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, killing one person and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power, flights grounded and schools shut, officials said.
What is the 'sting jet' phenomena driving Storm Eowyn's UK weather rampage
Storm Eowyn is sending blistering winds through the UK, including the 'fastest since records began' of 114 mph measured in Ireland according to forecaster Met Eireann
What is a sting jet? Met Office explains dangerous weather phenomenon behind 114mph gusts
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What is a ‘sting jet’? Explaining a rare and destructive meteorological feature.
Residents in Ireland and the United Kingdom are bracing for ferocious winds that could top 100 mph in spots. The hurricane-like storm is a rare meteorological feature known as a “sting jet” — and the ...
Is climate change the reason why Storm Éowyn got so powerful?
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Ireland and UK clean up after unprecedented Storm Éowyn brings record winds and damage
Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a ...
Why meteorologists are comparing Storm Éowyn to a bomb
A strong jet stream – the ribbon of winds about six miles up in the atmosphere over the North Atlantic – is one. Winds here ...
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Ireland and Scotland Grapple with Devastating Impact of Storm Eowyn
Storm Eowyn unleashed record-breaking winds in Ireland and Scotland, causing extensive damage. Over a million lost power, and ...
Eowyn latest: 'Sting jet' may have formed, warns Met Office; falling tree kills man
There are four Met Office weather warnings in place across the UK today as Storm Eowyn continues to bring disruption.
Storm Eowyn kills man as dangerous 114mph ‘STING JET’ leaves over a million without power and Brits fleeing flying items
A THIRD red warning has been issued as Storm Eowyn smashes into the UK at 114mph – with flights cancelled and millions told ...