28th October, 2004 - (Atlantic Storm)

Atlantic Storms are most common in the Autumn when the sea surface temperatures (SST) are
greatest. Tropical maritime flow coincides with the polar maritime air to the North to form a Low pressure system. The
wind speeds are greatest where the isobars are more closely packed i.e in the SE of the UK.
When surface low pressure deepens by 24 millibars (Mb) or greater during a 24-hour period, it is classified as
a "BOMB" or "RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING" storm. This System was classified a "BOMB" on Wednesday 28th October, 2004

 

Lyme Regis experienced a storm surge due to a deep depression and high wind speeds at the coast:
for more information see following link http://lois.co.uk/lois/storm.html

 

Devonshire and the southwest were most badly affected by the storm:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/news_features/2004/october_storms.shtml