NERVOUS FLYERS LOOK AWAY
Storm Doris batters KLM passenger jet as it comes in for very shaky landing at UK airport
THIS is the horrifying moment a passenger plane is battered by intense gusts as it tries to land at a British airport as Storm Doris continues to wreak havoc.
The KLM jet was approaching to land at Leeds Bradford Airport this morning amid wind of up to 90mph across the country, alongside snow and torrential rain.
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As the plane begins its descent, it can be seen being turned sideways by gusts.
Thankfully the pilot manages to pull off the awkward landing by turning the nose of the plane straight just moments before it touches the runway.
Today commuters are being warned not to make unnecessary journeys with widespread reports of flights being grounded and speed limits imposed on trains.
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The Met Office's amber weather warning alerts people that "whilst the strongest winds look to be only short-lived, damage to structures, interruptions to power supplies and widespread disruption to travel networks are likely, with a danger of injury from flying debris".
A weather warning for snow is also in place for Scotland, which could see "treacherous" and blizzard-like conditions today.
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Storm Doris is expected to move on quickly, with the worst of the weather gone by tonight.
Heathrow Airport issued a warning yesterday that flights were set to be delayed or cancelled, and on Twitter it reiterated the warning today.
An Aer Lingus aircraft was also spotted wobbling from side to side as it made a shaky descent into Leeds Bradford Airport this morning.
Snow is expected to hit Scotland with large parts of the country warned to prepare for flying debris, power cuts and even damage to buildings.
Heavy rain today could also cause flooding in parts of Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England, forecasters warn.
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The Army confirmed it would be on hand to tackle any disruption caused by the severe weather.
A MoD spokesman said: “Our Armed Forces are committed and professional and are ready should they be needed to support local authorities in responding to adverse weather in our communities.”
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