Amazing speed !

[Gkikas LGPZ]

On Wed.17 Jan. a cyclone is forecasted to "run"
with the amazing speed of 100 km/h
from North Atlantic to North Sea (2400 km in 24 hrs !!!)
We will be keeping an eye on the situation as it looks possibly dangerous.
.

[idefix37]

@meteo-gr
You are right, generally speedy cyclones generate strong winds !!

[Gkikas LGPZ]

... the cyclone is pushed by very strong upper winds (jet stream)
with the speed of 165 kts at 34.000 ft.

[Gkikas LGPZ]

Another side effect of this:
Airplanes flying from Europe to North America
will face strong headwinds.
That means turbulence, flight delays and increased fuel consumption !
(or they will chose different route and/or flight level).

[Gkikas LGPZ]

Also:
https://community.windy.com/topic/5258/wind-speed-in-thé-french-18-janvier-2018