Over 50 babies were born while Storm Emma delivered 50cm of snow to the U.K.
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This article and podcast are being produced three years after Storm Emma. Storm Emma covered Ireland, Wales and southwest England in 50cm of snow.
Currently, Dublin, Ireland's high is 9°C and Devon, England's high is 12°C. Those temperatures make more sense for Ireland and England during the middle of February.
Most of us are through #StormEmma now but our crews are still clearing the way in rural parts of the county. This was taken today on the Shankhill Road in the Ballinascorney area and gives an idea of the Trojan work being done up there! pic.twitter.com/Ek4yDCSjTl
Most of us are through South Dublin County Council on Twitter: "Most of us are through #StormEmma now but our crews are still clearing the way in rural parts of the county. This was taken today on the Shankhill Road in the Ballinascorney area and gives an idea of the Trojan work being done up there! pic.twitter.com/Ek4yDCSjTl / Twitter" now but our crews are still clearing the way in rural parts of the county. This was taken today on the Shankhill Road in the Ballinascorney area and gives an idea of the Trojan work being done up there! South Dublin County Council on Twitter: "Most of us are through #StormEmma now but our crews are still clearing the way in rural parts of the county. This was taken today on the Shankhill Road in the Ballinascorney area and gives an idea of the Trojan work being done up there! pic.twitter.com/Ek4yDCSjTl / Twitter"
— South Dublin County Council (@sdublincoco) South Dublin County Council on Twitter: "Most of us are through #StormEmma now but our crews are still clearing the way in rural parts of the county. This was taken today on the Shankhill Road in the Ballinascorney area and gives an idea of the Trojan work being done up there! pic.twitter.com/Ek4yDCSjTl / Twitter"
Storm Emma, who already seems fancy because of her geography, developed on Feb. 26, 2018, and dissipated on Mar. 5, 2018. She wasn't necessarily fancy, but she was unique and packed a punch.
These areas of Europe aren't used to extreme winter storms. What happened was Storm Emma, which was a deep depression, collided with Anticyclone Hartmut (also known as the "Beast from the East").
This time last year.#StormEmma / #BeastFromTheEast(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) pic.twitter.com/p0ZDkL4aef
This time last year.Richard Chambers on Twitter: "This time last year.#StormEmma / #BeastFromTheEast(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) pic.twitter.com/p0ZDkL4aef / Twitter" / Richard Chambers on Twitter: "This time last year.#StormEmma / #BeastFromTheEast(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) pic.twitter.com/p0ZDkL4aef / Twitter"
(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) Richard Chambers on Twitter: "This time last year.#StormEmma / #BeastFromTheEast(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) pic.twitter.com/p0ZDkL4aef / Twitter"— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) Richard Chambers on Twitter: "This time last year.#StormEmma / #BeastFromTheEast(Photos between 28 Feb/1 March) pic.twitter.com/p0ZDkL4aef / Twitter"
Emma's warmer, damper air travelled over the cold air that was over Western Europe. This combination meant up to 57 cm for areas of the United Kingdom. Temperatures dropped throughout the area, falling as low as −11 °C, which is over a 20-degree swing from today's temperatures.
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This quantity of snow is even difficult to manage for places that are used to storms. It's not often that Wales, Ireland, and southwest England see this much snow, so there are added complications.
To thank those who worked to assist people during #StormEmma, @TheLoopDutyFree at Dublin & Cork airports is offering all Emergency Services* staff & all airport staff 10% off all beauty & alcohol** purchases from Mar 9 until Apr 1 inc. Show Staff ID to get your discount. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/LChA1eusKt
To thank those who worked to assist people during Dublin Airport on Twitter: "To thank those who worked to assist people during #StormEmma, @TheLoopDutyFree at Dublin & Cork airports is offering all Emergency Services* staff & all airport staff 10% off all beauty & alcohol** purchases from Mar 9 until Apr 1 inc. Show Staff ID to get your discount. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/LChA1eusKt / Twitter", Dublin Airport on Twitter: "To thank those who worked to assist people during #StormEmma, @TheLoopDutyFree at Dublin & Cork airports is offering all Emergency Services* staff & all airport staff 10% off all beauty & alcohol** purchases from Mar 9 until Apr 1 inc. Show Staff ID to get your discount. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/LChA1eusKt / Twitter" at Dublin & Cork airports is offering all Emergency Services* staff & all airport staff 10% off all beauty & alcohol** purchases from Mar 9 until Apr 1 inc. Show Staff ID to get your discount. 1/2 Dublin Airport on Twitter: "To thank those who worked to assist people during #StormEmma, @TheLoopDutyFree at Dublin & Cork airports is offering all Emergency Services* staff & all airport staff 10% off all beauty & alcohol** purchases from Mar 9 until Apr 1 inc. Show Staff ID to get your discount. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/LChA1eusKt / Twitter"
Thousands of schools closed while hundreds of cars were stranded on the roads. Unfortunately, the icy conditions led to increased motor vehicle accidents, which claimed some lives throughout the storm.
While we may be leaving the weather warnings of #stormemma behind, many upland roads are still impassable. We're very grateful for your cooperation so far, but we have to ask that you continue to stay away from upland road networks. pic.twitter.com/y6ggdWabm4
While we may be leaving the weather warnings of Dublin & Wicklow MRT on Twitter: "While we may be leaving the weather warnings of #stormemma behind, many upland roads are still impassable. We're very grateful for your cooperation so far, but we have to ask that you continue to stay away from upland road networks. pic.twitter.com/y6ggdWabm4 / Twitter" behind, many upland roads are still impassable. We're very grateful for your cooperation so far, but we have to ask that you continue to stay away from upland road networks. Dublin & Wicklow MRT on Twitter: "While we may be leaving the weather warnings of #stormemma behind, many upland roads are still impassable. We're very grateful for your cooperation so far, but we have to ask that you continue to stay away from upland road networks. pic.twitter.com/y6ggdWabm4 / Twitter"
In Dublin, the roads were undrivable, so some hospital staff had to walk over two hours to work. Other staff personnel who were already at the hospital ended up staying there for four consecutive days.
During the height of the storm, more than 52 babies were born at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. And none of them were named Emma. Luckily, some parents saved the day at a nearby hospital and did call their child Emma. It's the right thing to do after all the brave staff (and the brave mother/parents) trudged to the hospital.
Two years ago today County Kildare made the headlines! #stormemma pic.twitter.com/kfRBgC4xWh
Two years ago today County Kildare made the headlines! Kildare Weather on Twitter: "Two years ago today County Kildare made the headlines! #stormemma pic.twitter.com/kfRBgC4xWh / Twitter" Kildare Weather on Twitter: "Two years ago today County Kildare made the headlines! #stormemma pic.twitter.com/kfRBgC4xWh / Twitter"
— Kildare Weather (@KildareMet) Kildare Weather on Twitter: "Two years ago today County Kildare made the headlines! #stormemma pic.twitter.com/kfRBgC4xWh / Twitter"
To learn more about Storm Emma, listen to today's episode of "This Day In Weather History."
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