Storm Abigail
12 - 13 November 2015 - Storm Abigail moved across the UK with particular impact on North-west Scotland recording gusts up to 84 mph.
Storm Abigail brought heavy rain and strong winds across the country with the most severe weather impacting the northwest of Scotland where power cuts affected up to 20,000 homes and many schools were forced to close for the day.
The strongest gust recorded was at South Uist measuring 84 mph.
| Site Name | Area | Max Gust (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| South Uist | Outer Hebrides | 84 |
| Sule Skerry | Orkney | 79 |
| Lerwick | Shetland Islands | 78 |
| Benbecula | Outer Hebrides | 76 |
| Mumbles | South Wales | 70 |
| Plymouth | Devon | 65 |
Video: Storm Abigail satellite imagery
The video below shows the track of Storm Abigail moving across the north of the UK.