Cyclone Emma (2008)
Cyclone Emma was an extratropical cyclone that passed through several mainly Central European countries, on Saturday 1 March 2008, killing at least twelve people in Austria, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Wind speeds reached up to 155–180 km/h (96–112 mph) in Austria and the Czech Republic. Major infrastructure disruptions and some injuries were also reported in Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
| Type | European windstorm, Extratropical cyclone, derecho |
|---|---|
| Formed | 28 February 2008 |
| Dissipated | 7 March 2008 |
| Highest gust | 236 km/h (147 mph) Krippenstein, Austria |
| Lowest pressure | 959 mb (28.3 inHg) |
| Fatalities | 15 |
| Areas affected | Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic |
A Lufthansa jet almost crashed attempting to land in crosswinds at Hamburg.
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