Storm Nelson brought chaos to the Easter getaway in the UK, with 80mph winds, snow, and hail disrupting travel plans. Over 2 million holidaymakers faced cancellations, delays, and long queues on roads, ferries, and trains, impacting both domestic and international travel. The storm led to the closure of the West Coast main line for engineering works and affected rail services across various regions. Drivers were warned of significant delays and advised to avoid certain hours as they embarked on their journeys. The aftermath of Storm Nelson continued to cause travel disruptions, with traffic jams, ferry delays, and rail chaos persisting throughout the Easter weekend.
Holiday traffic has caused “pretty horrendous” 20-mile long queues on major motorways, adding 45 minutes to journey times https://t.co/LIYFDqV3hM
Flood watches, snow warnings: Easter weekend storm proving strong, wet, windy https://t.co/GayRKN7tPe
Families faced delays on the roads and ferries with the Easter getaway in full swing. https://t.co/5BypqlUEui
Drivers faced "horrendous" traffic on Friday with more delays expected on Saturday https://t.co/t7KkTWeado
Travellers faced "horrendous" queues on Friday with more expected on Saturday https://t.co/TICBBLGbqe
Drivers stuck in ’horrendous’ 20-mile queues on Britain’s motorways as millions hit the roads for Easter weekend https://t.co/ibhAEhyfJy
Easter getaway traffic creates 20-mile Good Friday motorway queues https://t.co/tWfa3xrgWL https://t.co/q3AGewHmKq
Flood watches, winter storm warnings: Easter weekend storm proving strong, wet, windy https://t.co/GayRKN7tPe
Yikes! Holiday traffic has caused “pretty horrendous” 20-mile long queues on major motorways, adding 45 minutes to journey times https://t.co/dRK05QLmt9
Holidaymakers heading off for the Easter weekend are having to contend with 20-mile traffic jams, two-hour delays at Dover, and rail chaos on Friday afternoon https://t.co/bDmsmNT6Ts
Holiday traffic has caused “pretty horrendous” 20-mile long queues on major motorways, adding 45 minutes to journey times ✍: @TedMHennessey https://t.co/hLBewIkVsw
The Easter getaway has started, with 2.6 million car journeys expected on the nation's roads today ⬇️ Read more https://t.co/OpJUfGC30A
Drivers heading off for Easter faced two-hour queues for ferries from Dover on Friday, while storm damage caused chaos on train lines https://t.co/cVpnQk8Ewo
Train companies across Coventry and Warwickshire warn of disruption over Easter weekend. https://t.co/OaF2ts7eew
Chicago Easter weekend weather: Waves of rain, spring storms with gusty winds, hail https://t.co/QF7X4Ro7YX
Holidaymakers hit with 2-hour Dover ferry waits amid strong winds, as 2.6m hit the roads for Good Friday getaway https://t.co/GMNoiiiY9S
Drivers warned to avoid roads between these hours as Easter getaway begins https://t.co/fZckzYxwbc
Town's rail services face disruption over Easter https://t.co/UjZyZ1S7JX
Rail disruption expected over the bank holiday https://t.co/UtAPSnuWSV
Around 2.6 million car journeys are expected to be made on Good Friday as the aftermath of Storm Nelson hits the Easter getaway. https://t.co/Hiz7K1lpFs
Flood warnings as millions hit roads for Easter getaway https://t.co/8BxlClKh2Q
More than 14 million Easter trips are expected to be made this weekend, with the RAC reporting 2.6 million leisure journeys by car will be made on Good Friday. Sky's @Shamaan_SkyNews reports live from the port of Dover. 🔗 https://t.co/8q9GEAhLgx 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/CxPUTH79x6
Holidaymakers face three-hour Dover queues at start of Easter getaway as ferries are hit by 70mph Storm Nelson winds with 2.6m drivers due to hit roads today while another 2m jet off abroad https://t.co/05YZMDrgKj https://t.co/z41T3gGN8w
Around 2.6 million car journeys are expected to be made on Good Friday, as strong winds from the Spanish-named Storm Nelson hit the start of the Easter getaway ✍: @PA Reporter https://t.co/rh9XF718Wx
'Car-mageddon': Millions hit roads for Easter after Storm Nelson disruption | ITV News https://t.co/Hp8ijrw1yn
West Coast Line rail disruption expected over Easter weekend https://t.co/goMU4DhLcg
If you're heading off for the Easter weekend, you're being warned to expect long delays on the roads, ferries and trains. A record number of passengers are expected at UK airports and network rail is closing the West Coast main line for engineering works. https://t.co/Y7htkGZgBG
Easter travel warning issued as Storm Nelson brings bank holiday chaos - latest https://t.co/O5qAOh68et https://t.co/H4eLutur2e
Easter Carmageddon: Over two million drivers to hit the road on Good Friday after Brits hit by Storm Nelson travel chaos https://t.co/1hlILm28wl
Two million British holidaymakers to jet off abroad over Easter weekend - but Storm Nelson sparks getaway chaos as 80mph winds cancel ferry services and force planes to abort landings https://t.co/mJSXRdYBsl https://t.co/0GutOuwtuM
UK weather: 'Danger to life' warning of strong winds ahead of Easter 🔗 https://t.co/HjOXycCNuQ
The start of the Easter getaway was hampered when 80mph winds, snow and hail brought by Storm Nelson lashed the country on Thursday ⬇️ https://t.co/4amiw3AU4l