The perfect storm?

We were warned to expect the worst. However, the storm that stroke Bristol this morning was less severe than forecasted. Media has over-reacted by comparing this storm to the ferocious St Jude, the "Great Storm" in 1987 (more info about St Jude). Even the summer thunderstorm was bigger!

After a couple of days of strong wind, the so-called "storm of the decade" arrived to Bristol during the night, bringing heavy showers and winds of up to 60mph, which shoud have arrived to the North Sea by now.  It rained non-stop since last night, but there have been minimal disruptions in the city in terms of damage and flooding. Ironically, the sun is shinning now.

Bristol Airport just posted on their website that "the majority of flights are operating as normal" but is warning passengers to check their flights in order to make sure they are not delayed or cancelled. First Great Western posted on their website that "services are being affected by poor weather conditions" and disruption details can be consulted here. National Express also keeps a live update on their services on Twitter (here). On the road, Severn Bridges and M48 suspension bridge were closed to traffic since last night, yet most of the roads have been reopened.

They say that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", but this time news have alarmed Bristol about a storm that bypassed Bristol after all.

Image source: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/UK-storm-Bristol-commuters-warned-expect-worst/story-19994543-detail/story.html