Flights were also affected in the cities of Hamburg, Berlin, Hannover, Dortmund, Cologne and Stuttgart. Waters rose rapidly in Mytholmroyd (pictured) in England's north, after the River Calder burst its banks.

In St. Peter-Ording, also on the North Sea coast, some parents took their children out to play in the wind, along with some brave kitesurfers.Many flights were cancelled but the ferocious gusts also aided flights. Ignoring the warnings, a group of extreme cyclists competed in the Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships, riding along an 8.5 kilometer (5.3-mile) course on the coast of Zeeland. EU Storm Map isn't available right now Check out Earth Networks for weather data, or get in touch with us at info@eustormmap.com with any questions about your account or subscription.Earth Networks for weather data, or get in touch with us at info@eustormmap.com with any … Track the latest tropical activity with CNN's storm tracker.

Dozens of events were called off as a result of the weather, including the Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham, and a German soccer league game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne.

How long will those conditions last into autumn? But "Sabine" should not become … Several domestic flights were converted to train trips.

Germany: Söder Under Pressure due to Corona Test Glitch Around 100 flights to and from Frankfurt airport, Germany’s largest hub, have been cancelled so far on Sunday due to storm Sabine, a spokeswoman for airport operator Fraport said.The number represents around 8% of the roughly 1,200 departures and arrivals planned in Frankfurt for the day, the spokeswoman said, adding cancellations would increase in the late afternoon when gale-force winds are expected to arrive in the city. Flights, trains and soccer matches were already cancelled. The same applied to incoming flights from those same cities. In parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and other federal states, parents are expected to decide weather their kids should go or not.In Dortmund, the zoo will be closing at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. All schools were closed on Monday in Luxembourg and the western German city of Cologne.National rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) said it would cancel long-distance trains nationwide as a result of the storm.
This applied to more than a dozen cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, including Cologne and towns in other western federal states. By 3 p.m. on Sunday, wind speeds had topped 150 kmh in the Harz Mountains in central Germany. Thunderstorms and torrential rain have wreaked havoc in the fire-devastated states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

Authorities warned against going into forests and parking cars under trees.The port of Calais was closed due to dangerous swell.Winds of 100 kmh were recorded just after midday in the Netherlands, and were expected to pick up to 140 kph later.Locals have been told to leave their infamous caravans at home, while the national football association canceled all games in its professional leagues on Sunday.

Eurowings cancelled almost all of its flights in the path of the storm. Puffy white clouds floated by a splendid blue summer sky. The most dangerous part for schoolchildren would be the way to school and back home, the authorities in charge believe.

Trains are cancelled until at least 1000 (0900 UTC) on Monday.A sold-out Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne was canceled in the western city of Cologne. Several injuries were reported, including one woman in critical condition in Germany after a tree fell on her vehicle.

In all parts of Germany, people were warned of walks or hikes through forests, as falling branches or trees will pose a danger.Ferry services between German islands such as Helgoland, Wangeroge, Baltrum and Langeoog, and the mainland were cancelled on Sunday morning, due to the danger posed by the storm.   With Christmas celebrations at an end and winter well underway, many people in Germany feel the weather weighing on their spirits. When he created havoc, 47 people died, 11 of them in Germany.Imanuel Marcus is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Berlin Spectator.

The storm also battered the city of Wimeureux and other parts of northern France, where parks, cemeteries and outdoor markets were closed.


At 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, DB stopped all long-distance trains in stations, while some regional trains were still moving.

People have been injured in Germany and the UK.Northern Europe is currently being hit by a major storm, which is moving south. The weather system was forecast to travel south towards Bavaria throughout the night.Early on Monday morning, two people were seriously injured by falling trees in the city of Saarbrücken.Wind speeds of 120 kilometers (75 miles) per hour were expected through the night in Germany, likely to fell trees and impair traffic. In the afternoon, most trains between Hanover and the North Sea coast were cancelled. There was some rain and harmless wind. We use cookies to improve our service for you. Authorities warned millions of people in the affected countries to stay indoors.