Storm Gerrit has caused travel chaos and power outages across the UK. High winds and heavy rain led to flight cancellations, train delays, and road hazards. The storm also caused a 'localised tornado' in Greater Manchester, damaging around 100 homes and leaving thousands without power. The aftermath of the storm continues with almost 8,000 homes still without power as the cleanup begins.
Thousands of homes are still without power after Storm Gerrit wreaked havoc across northern England and Scotland 🔗 Read more https://t.co/WRZTGewxjx
Thousands of homes in the UK remain without power as the post-storm cleanup begins in the wake of Storm Gerrit https://t.co/MUFpSMrWvP
About 100 homes were evacuated in Greater Manchester after a "mini tornado" hit yesterday night. The aftermath of Storm Gerrit also continues today, with almost 8,000 homes still without power. https://t.co/y85acuGJ9Z https://t.co/yNNNhkQg50
Homes have reported damage after an "intense" tornado struck an area of Greater Manchester last night. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/iwfCnb26z1
🏴 The Met Office has pledged to review its weather alerts after people in Scotland claimed they were blindsided by the ferocity of Storm Gerrit https://t.co/oSyA3iS998
Watch: These homes in Greater Manchester are in a state of 'absolute disaster' after a localised 'tornado' with 7,000 left without power Read more: https://t.co/Kj0PIcMRDb https://t.co/FDlV9YDaaw
Watch: Homes in Greater Manchester are in a state of 'absolute disaster' after a localised 'tornado' with 7,000 left without power Read more: https://t.co/Kj0PIcMRDb https://t.co/iDhPn8SbTX
A furious but brief weather event tore through a residential area in Greater Manchester causing damage to property. Police say around 100 houses were evacuated and residents stayed with family and friends while the area was tidied and buildings assessed. https://t.co/lLd7zd4QQD https://t.co/hwr7YGrcl0
“An incredible rush of storms, thunder and lightening!” TalkTV weather presenter Jo Wheeler provides an update on Storm Gerrit as it continues to sweep across the UK. @thejamesmax https://t.co/xCGMZpcOe5
“Globally the UK sees more tornadoes, bar the United States, than anyone else for the land mass we’ve got.” Storm Gerrit continues to batter the UK with high winds, heavy rain and more flooding is expected. @thejamesmax https://t.co/ZDVqXK3FU2
Pictures: Storm Gerrit ‘Mini Tornado’ Strikes, Destroying Roofs and Leaving Thousands Without Power https://t.co/Ri6fk31lAp
🌪️A "localised tornado" has damaged around 100 homes in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit leaves thousands without power and causes further travel misery: https://t.co/2zybm5eZcW https://t.co/JHZqnbQexT
Tornado rips up 100 houses in Greater Manchester as eyewitnesses describe horror at 'supercell' storm https://t.co/7pctmRUpe2
BREAKING: Greater Manchester police say the 'mini-tornado' incident has been "downgraded and work continues to clear debris". Live updates: https://t.co/6phlQIg4mR 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ILsnnEHpUR
About 100 homes have been evacuated in Greater Manchester and a major incident has been declared after a "mini tornado" hit last night. The aftermath of Storm Gerrit also continues today, with almost 8,000 homes still without power. https://t.co/y85acuGJ9Z https://t.co/TXadYkYTZf
A tornado has inflicted significant damage on property in a residential area of Manchester. No injuries were reported but many residents were forced to leave their homes in Stalybridge. https://t.co/ZETA1qbL5D https://t.co/mPkVLK7Z1U
'Storm Gerrit is continuing to wipe away some of that festive cheer.' GB News Reporter Theo Chikomba reports live from Euston Station as Storm Gerrit continues to cause travel disruption. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/4gpheCXiXF
'Scenes of chaos.' GB News' @SophieReaper details what happened last night in Manchester following reports of a tornado. https://t.co/YK8YwwBYdL
Storm Gerrit: 'Tornado' damages 100 homes as 14,000 without power amid further travel misery https://t.co/PNbZFJ7OMf
Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Gerrit https://t.co/MvDxrmBAvf
A “localised tornado” caused significant damage to properties in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit swept the country, with thousands of homes remaining without power and travellers likely to face continued disruption https://t.co/rNZgeEV0p0
Major incident declared as Storm Gerrit tornado forces people out of damaged homes and thousands left without power https://t.co/lDsiolep9L
Storm Gerrit: Thousands of homes without power and fears of further travel chaos https://t.co/NkTWaDacOY
Travellers on their way home from the Christmas break are set to endure more disruption today as roads and train lines battered by Storm Gerrit look to recover 🔗 Read more https://t.co/rzfUjcfw5b
BREAKING: Major incident declared as 'localised tornado' reported in Greater Manchester No injuries were reported but many residents were forced to leave their homes. https://t.co/OxfhYcGpyV 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/0Ujqlk2SP5
Rare UK 'TORNADO' rips through Greater Manchester with hundreds forced to evacuate their homes as Storm Gerrit havoc continues https://t.co/yedAx9w9WA
Major incident declared as 'localised tornado' reported in Greater Manchester | latest ⬇ https://t.co/V1xvKab2LT
Disruption from Storm Gerrit continues as thousands still without power https://t.co/Dulkw3nnFy
'We’re not quite out of the woods yet.' Senior Meteorologist Jim Dale details the latest forecast for Storm Gerrit as strong wind and rain batters the UK. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/KGUAMpv094
The headache for Christmas travellers has continued with flights cancelled and closures on road and rail networks #StormGerrit https://t.co/htkO65SV9T
Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc on the UK's travel network and leaves thousands of homes without power https://t.co/N6Dd7aa8yv
Post-Christmas travel misery as roads and railways look to recover from Storm Gerrit 🔗 Read more https://t.co/7tOvgij6vF
Fury as rail passengers told to 'come back tomorrow' amid Storm Gerrit travel chaos and power cuts https://t.co/EzNkF6soEB
Drivers have been stranded in the snow for hours, rail passengers told not to travel and thousands left without power as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/QBSUrczmrA
Is your post-Christmas train cancelled? Stranded rail passengers are told to come back tomorrow as Storm Gerrit and engineering works cause severe delays - Find out if your train is cancelled below 👇 https://t.co/nMuAOdUmXW
Travellers face disruption as Storm Gerrit hits Scotland https://t.co/bGUv7rXGHT
Storm Gerrit hits the UK and brings travel chaos, as hundreds of previously cancelled trains and ferries have to be cancelled https://t.co/RzRJHca05I
The Met Office has warned travellers on their way home from Christmas holidays of transport delays and potentially hazardous conditions across the country 🎥 Read the latest updates on Storm Gerrit: https://t.co/rUzbmzaEIW https://t.co/S81YiTxtxx
Storm Gerrit brings UK to a grinding halt: Brits going home after Christmas are left stranded at rail stations and airports after 70mph gales and rain spark train and plane cancellations - while heavy blizzards BURY cars in Scotland https://t.co/SV3abr2ZB5 https://t.co/CfOUH6fPSp
Travellers across Scotland are enduring disruption due to poor weather conditions caused by Storm Gerrit https://t.co/3ISqkfbplO
Independent travel editor Simon Calder provides the latest updates on trains, roads and flights as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. @thejamesmax | @SimonCalder https://t.co/x8MnxhIKbP
Storm Gerrit batters Britain as flights scrapped, bridges shut and trains delayed in post-Christmas travel hell https://t.co/pRppg1XghJ
Travellers have been warned of delays and potentially hazardous conditions on their way home from the Christmas holidays as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. North of England correspondent @ShingiMararike reports with the latest. https://t.co/YDb9OFqZXn 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/SXaLQYmrR1
Flights cancelled and warnings issued to drivers as Storm Gerrit batters UK https://t.co/ZaKlueIkio
Storm Gerrit chaos: Met Office issues nine weather warnings as TRIPLE THREAT hits Britain https://t.co/iMIa0fNJIO
Drivers have been warned of potentially hazardous conditions as Storm Gerrit hits the country today - with a number of yellow wind and rain warnings in place. https://t.co/z0LfrONBtV
Travel disruption as Storm Gerrit hits Scotland https://t.co/EQlxDvzrh1
Storm Gerrit batters Britain as Met Office warns of floods, power cuts and disruption to post-Christmas travel https://t.co/ak2BBwnepz
The UK is bracing itself for Storm Gerrit which is set to batter much of the country ⛈️ Sky meteorologist Jo Wheeler says "we are looking at gusts between 50mph and 70mph". https://t.co/TBfQFuOPVF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/9kn61tvakb
'Wherever you're going to be today, it's going to be absolutely foul!' Weather Journalist Nathan Rao details the latest conditions for the UK amid Storm Gerrit. https://t.co/XZei92dCLC
Travellers have been warned of delays and potentially hazardous conditions on their way home from the Christmas holidays as the UK braces for Storm Gerrit https://t.co/bo1E7I45mj
Storm Gerrit will bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the UK on Wednesday, with wintry hazards also likely, forecasters warn https://t.co/7SRsAUR9ZB
Storm Gerrit: Weather alerts across UK and warnings to drivers ahead of busy day on roads https://t.co/n251ZXAIqS
Storm Gerrit: Disruption warning as storm hits on Wednesday https://t.co/BrGh5yAGrz
The UK is bracing itself for Storm Gerrit which is set to batter much of the country. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/2xkZoCfdNe
The UK is set to be battered by wind and rain from Storm Gerrit ✍️: @LucRaghallaigh https://t.co/L23ED6LukS
The UK is set to be battered by wind and rain from Storm Gerrit https://t.co/fdz6IpWExl
BREAKING Met Office names Storm Gerrit as it warns Britain to be lashed by fierce 70mph winds and 'heavy rain'https://t.co/X2n3DQwmaY
BREAKING Met Office name Storm Gerrit as they warn Britain to be lashed by fierce 70mph winds and 'heavy rain' https://t.co/X2n3DQwmaY
🚨BREAKING: Drivers going home for Christmas warned of ‘lengthy jams’ and 70mph winds https://t.co/p6BAergFLI
Millions of people are setting off on a Christmas getaway but travel disruption is expected on the roads and rail, with strong winds set to batter parts of the country https://t.co/LIOfFEWW8g
Travel mayhem hits roads, rail and ports as 70mph winds forecast while shoppers make ‘last-minute Christmas dash’ https://t.co/v9HZf5oErC