On Thursday, Storm Nelson made its way towards Britain, bringing snow showers with it. The storm had already caused fatalities in northern Spain, where four people were reported dead by AFP. In the province of Asturias, two individuals drowned after falling into the sea, one in Muros del Nalón and the other in Cudillero. In southern Catalonia, Tarragona saw two more drownings in the sea. A minor Moroccan boy was struggling in the water, and a German man tried to save him but unfortunately both drowned.

The Spanish Meteorological Institute issued weather warnings for the Spanish coast and the Canary Islands due to dangerous waves and strong winds. Waves were expected to reach heights of up to 6-7 meters, and people were advised to avoid rocky cliffs. In England, waves from Storm Nelson were high at Brighton Pier, while in Spain the wind was strong enough to blow a tourist’s umbrella upside down in Ronda.

As Storm Nelson continued its course towards Britain, it affected not only Spain but also France with strong winds and high waves. The storm brought chaos to Easter traffic in Britain as snow was reported in northern parts of England and Wales. Overall, Storm Nelson was a dangerous storm that caused significant damage and loss of life across Europe.