European Windstorms

Deaths reported as storm moves eastwards across Europe – Storm Ciara

A strong winter storm that has battered Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains has reportedly killed several people and caused severe travel disruptions.

Britain, Ireland hit as Ciara whips over northwest Europe

Storm Ciara lashes Britain with heavy rain and winds, forcing cancellations of flights, train services, sports matches, and also disrupting travel around northwestern Europe.

Hurricane Lorenzo batters mid-Atlantic Azores Islands

Hurricane Lorenzo reached Portugal's Azores islands early on Wednesday, causing power outages and knocking down trees across the mid-Atlantic archipelago, authorities said.

Three dead as storm Ophelia batters Ireland

The storm, downgraded from a hurricane overnight, was the worst to hit Ireland in half a century.