Cyclone Joachim
Joachim is the name given to a European windstorm which caused major damage in much of Western Europe between December 16–17, 2011. Winds gusting to 212 km/h (132 mph) were recorded on the summit of Puy de Dôme in France. Joachim explosively deepened under the influence of a shortwave trough during its development.
Wind map of the storm Joachim approaching the French coast on 15 December 2011 | |
| Type | European windstorm extratropical cyclone |
|---|---|
| Formed | 15 December 2011 |
| Dissipated | 22 December 2011 |
| Highest gust | 212 km/h (132 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 966 mbar |
| Areas affected | British Isles, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland |
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