Storm Frank
29 - 30 December 2015 - Storm Frank impacted the UK bringing heavy rain and strong gus
Storm Frank impacts
A spell of wet and windy weather from 29 - 30 December 2015 affected parts of the UK as Storm Frank, the sixth named storm of the season arrived.
Storm Frank brought gales to western parts of the UK with gusts as high as 85 mph in northwest Scotland.
The storm resulted in further flooding across the UK and caused disruption to transport and infrastructure in affected areas.
Strongest winds
Storm Frank brought gusts over 80 mph. This table shows the maximum wind gusts recorded:
| Site Name | Area | Max Gust (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| South Uist | Outer Hebrides | 85 |
| Altnaharra | Highlands | 79 |
| Magilligan | Northern Ireland | 78 |
| Fair Isle | Fair Isle | 78 |
| Loftus | North Yorkshire | 77 |
| Tiree | Inner Hebrides | 75 |
| Scilly | Isle of Scilly | 75 |
| Benbecula | Outer Hebrides | 70 |
Storm Frank satellite imagery