Winter’s Wrath: How Storm Nelson’s Path Caused Havoc in Europe

On Thursday, Storm Nelson continued its course towards Britain, bringing snow showers. The storm had already caused fatalities in northern Spain, with four people reported dead by the news agency AFP. Two individuals drowned after falling into the sea in the province of Asturias, one in Muros del Nalón and the other in Cudillero. In southern Catalonia, Tarragona, two more people drowned in the sea. A minor Moroccan boy was in trouble in the water, and a German man tried to save him but tragically both drowned.

As Storm Nelson moved towards Britain, it brought high waves to Brighton Pier and snow showers to northern parts of England and Wales. In Spain, the wind was strong enough to blow a tourist’s umbrella upside down in Ronda. The Spanish Meteorological Institute issued weather warnings for the Spanish coast and the Canary Islands due to dangerous waves and strong winds. Waves were expected to reach heights of up to 6-7 meters, and people were advised to avoid rocky cliffs.

In France, Storm Nelson affected the south and west with strong winds and high waves. As it continued its course towards Britain, chaos was expected in Easter traffic due to its impact on transportation systems across Europe.