While this may seem like an excessive number of storms, it really isn’t. This is the exact time of year these big, intense systems normally hit Northern Europe.
It’s not the frequency, but rather the intensity that has everyone taking notice.
According to Stephen Burt, a weather historian and fellow at the University of Reading, we had a similar cluster of intense storms crossing the Atlantic back in January and February of 2014.
The current system is worth watching because it will come close to the historical record for low pressure.
Most forecasts have had the pressure of this storm bottoming out at 918-921mb (millibars).
“The North Atlantic pressure record is 912-915mb, on 10 January 1993,” Burt points out. “There are only a handful of depressions known to have fallen below 920mb within the last 150 years or so.”
So, depending on where this storm bottoms out, it could end up in the top ten lowest pressure storms in North Atlantic recorded history.
The winds won’t be the only concern. Saturated ground presents the risk for further flooding. The UK Met Office has already issued multiple Amber Warnings for heavy rainfall.
Rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches (50-75mm) are likely across a widespread area of the region, with isolated amounts of 5+ inches (125+mm) possible.
Source : Nbcnewyork