The day after "Kyrill" hit Europe

[Barbara]

I am absolutely fine- we had quite a storm this night but I am in the flat lands just north of the alps and we had a special situation: a warm storm coming from South (and that was the one that killed that little girl in Munich ) which was dangerous but not too much. Plus the main storm coming from North which was much worse but was kept at bay by the Southern storm- does that make any sense?
So the main storm only started in the night.
We closed every window, collected all loose items in the garden and although I saw some trees down in the morning (not on the road, however) and some damage to construction sites near my office very close to one the few high rise buildings in Munich ( which may have created some winds to spin round and be more problematic) there were no more people who have been killed.

I sleep under the roof and it was one of the loudest nights ever.

In my neighborhood there have been some trees (firs) which were dead last winter- and they got them down just 4 weeks ago- I think that was a good move.

So we all survived just fine. My roof is on the house and except lots of dry leaves in the closed garage there is nothing wrong with us.

Filou and Tigris have not been worried - they think that as long as mom and dad are there we are ok

[Kirsten]

Hi Barbara, glad you're fine!

I didn't know that there was a southern storm also. That is so sad about that little girl!

The strange thing is that I even had my bedroom window tilted as usual, and I barely heard my wind chime. Well, okay, there were moments I heard Kyrill roaring, but most of the time it was quiet. But when my co-workers showed up this morning, one said she had a sleepless night because it was so loud and scary, and the other one was late because there was a tree in her driveway.

And my mother and Reinhold at Tillyschanze had a VERY scary night up there in the forest, with all the trees around!! They saw them bending over and feared they would fall onto the house. Needless to say, Peggy stayed inside last night!

Kirsten

[Barbara]

Kirsten- it was a Föhnsturm- the kind where the warm wind comes from the South and falls down from the alps to trhe area of lower pressure. It was the reason that first they said the Northern storm would hit us in the morning, then at 4, then at 6- and until it finally arrived I was in bed.

[Kirsten]

I understand... I assume it's the same storm that brought subtropical tmeperatures to Austria and Bavaria? Just read that Vienna almost had a "tropical night" with temperatures around 20°C (68°F)!! I think this is something that never happened before!

The weather is so extreme that it's almost scary!

Kirsten

[Barbara]

Yesterday at 6 when I drove home it was 16 deg Celsius (that would be 61 Fahrenheit) ... not exactly how our January is meant to be.
But of course it's freezing in California- that's what happens if you get yourself an Austrian governor

[Kirsten]

But of course it's freezing in California- that's what happens if you get yourself an Austrian governor

LOL

Kirsten

[Killearn Kitties]

No damage here. The wind missed us altogether. We got a bit of snow, but that was all. It was enough to prevent me getting to work though. Quite a few blocked roads, so I had to turn back and spend the day with the cats. They were quite delighted when I came back and put on the heating.

My husband had more bother. He was in Newcastle yesterday, and the whole of England had very high winds. There was a speed restriction in force on the trains, so he had bother getting back, but eventually they put on extra trains to move everybody.

I assume that Wales also must have caught the wind, but I'm sure I saw Chris posting this morning.

[lizbud]

I wanted to thank everyone for the pictures. I knew it was bad, but I
didn't realise how much property damage (and worse for those killed) also
happened. The pictures of the sea's surf was stunning.

I am glad none of you were hurt.

[Edwina's Secretary]

But of course it's freezing in California- that's what happens if you get yourself an Austrian governor

You can have him back if you really want him!

I was off doing my thing on the East Coast and missed this news. Glad to hear all are well.....if a bit late getting home (I can relate!)

Where's Randi?

[Logan]

This storm has astounded me, Kirsten. I'm glad you're ok.

[Barbara]

You can have him back if you really want him!

Hey he's Austrian- so he's not mine anyway

[Kirsten]

You can have him back if you really want him!

No thanks! Here in Germany, we already had our share of Austrian politicians!

Kirsten

[Pam]

I saw this on the news and have to say that I think the pictures that you posted gave more of an idea of the massive and intense effects of this storm. My first thoughts were of all of my European Pet Talk friends. I am glad we have heard from most of you and will be relieved when we hear from Randi and Chris.

The weather in the U.S. is very abnormal also as you have no doubt heard. What on earth is going on?

[Kirsten]

The weather in the U.S. is very abnormal also as you have no doubt heard. What on earth is going on?

Yes, I heard about it on the news, it's so weird!!

Kirsten

[Sonia59]

I am glad to hear about more good news of our European members
Yesterday was quiet, no wind at all. Today it started again and woke me up this morning; It's pretty strong now (may be the Lancelot Kirsten was talking about?) but compared to tursday it is nothing.

The kitties are not scared at all. Peppito even insists to have a walk outside! He did not realise that the noise we hear is due to the wind But we will not accept his request, of course