The beast from the east

Question 1

When did The beast from the East happen?

Answer 1

25th February 2018

Question 2

What were the main causes of this weather?

Answer 2

Sudden Stratospheric warming over the Arctic- caused the jet stream to weaken, so less warm air brought from the Atlantic- brought cold air from the East- normal westerly winds reversed

Question 3

What happened on the M25 due to heavy snowfall?

Answer 3

people got stuck and had to sleep in their vehicles

Question 4

How many deaths were caused?

Answer 4

4

Question 5

What were coastlines issued?

Answer 5

flood warnings

Question 6

How strong were the winds?

Answer 6

70mph

Question 7

What happened to schools?

Answer 7

they got closed

Question 8

What happened to BA Flights?

Answer 8

they got cancelled from Heathrow

Question 9

How many collisions happened?

Answer 9

8,260

Question 10

How much did insurance damage cost businesses?

Answer 10

£10 million

Question 11

What were the main ways in which the country tried to reduce the risk?

Answer 11

-gave foil blankets to stranded drivers
-army were called out to dig out stranded vehicles
-Red warnings were issued by the Met office