Cyclone Emma (2008)
Cyclone Emma was an extratropical cyclone that passed through several mainly Central European countries, on Saturday March 1, 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 | February 28, 2008 |
| Dissipated | March 7, 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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