Storm Ciara will reach Europe's shores on Saturday evening when it will first hit the UK with gales of up to 90mph. Storm Ciara brought severe winds and heavy rain to Britain and parts of northern continental Europe on February 9, causing flooding, storm damage, and widespread travel disruption. LONDON -- Storm Ciara battered the U.K. and northern Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains Sunday, halting flights and trains and producing heaving seas that …

The 2019–20 European windstorm season is the fifth instance of seasonal European windstorm naming in Europe.

This is the first season in which the Netherlands participates, joining the United Kingdom and Ireland's meteorological agencies. (Photo: AP) On Sunday (February 9), a major storm hit northern Europe, disrupting travel and public events in the region..

The storm, named ‘Ciara’ in the UK, is expected to hit Ireland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany. Storm Ciara lashes Europe, disrupts travel Dozens of flights have been cancelled or delayed and rail companies have urged passengers not to travel. The new season's storm names were released on 6 September 2019. Waves crash over the harbour and a lighthouse as Storm Ciara hits Newhaven, on the south coast of England, on Sunday. The dangerous weather system will …