LLANDUDNO PIER TRASHED by STORM DARRAGH ! | UK RED WEATHER GALE WARNING WALES

[@stormclearer]

I went outside into our woods during storm Darragh, winds 89mph, forecasted 75mph though. My area was really badly damaged and we were in an amber warning. in our square mile village, 8 roofs torn off, substation exploded, 3 power cables, 2 telephone cables down, 2 vehicles rolled, 6 sets of solar panels torn off, 2 trampolines in the road, roadworks everywhere, recycling everywhere, 2 walls down, train station damaged, house fire, shed lifted off its foundations and landed half on the railway line, 9 trees blocking roads, 4 vehicles crushed by fallen trees. My house had 16 trees down, dozens of large branches and split trees, part of the roof blown off, car hit by flying debris, 6 hedges down, outdoor furniture like sofas and benches flipped over and mangled, 3 fences down, severe flooding. The met office failed many of us, NW winds mean weather warnings need to be issued way before they do for SW winds, because trees get caught off guard, buildings aren't as reinforced, solar panels are more at risk, absolute met office failure oh and 4 cows were killed by power cables

[@stormchasernodrog]

Thank you for sharing more information about this buddy. Much appreciated.

[@geoffharveymusic]

Great footage - thanks.

[@stormchasernodrog]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debbiemorris6474]

Man of my own heart, thanks for sharing !! xx

[@stormchasernodrog]

My pleasure 😇 buddy 👍

[@Anonymoususer_8823]

The waves from Storm Darragh are massive and powerful. I can guarantee you that the UK is expecting to get more storms in 2025.

[@GreatOrmeGreySeals]

I got blown off my feet at Happy Valley near the pier. I was filming at the time so put it on KZbin. Later on Llandudno Asda had bits of the roof lifting up.

[@stormchasernodrog]

It had a lot of rain running off the roof too. The gutters were damaged I think.

[@milehighclassics]

I’m happy that you left your motorcycle

[@terratec1001]

You need some skydiving goggles to protect your eyes from the strong wind.

[@stormchasernodrog]

Good idea! 👍

[@stormchaserpaul]

Nearly lost mine in the wind. Good idea though

[@fraser1814]

When getting out of car in those kind of winds put the window down first it cuts the drag by 50%,only found out at the expense is bent door hinges a couple of years ago.

[@stormchasernodrog]

Good point! Thank you. 🙏

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

great see filming my town llandudno at great orme and marine driver and by pier was bad great video

[@stormchasernodrog]

Cheers buddy - I'll be back!

[@janettecooper3631]

Hi Gordon, from Balgal Beach 🏖️ Queensland Australia

[@stormchasernodrog]

Hola 👋

[@Ghosts-of-York]

Good footage Gordon , felt sorry for the sheep , you’d think farmers would put them in a barn

[@stormchasernodrog]

I know but I think they are always wandering around that area. Nice in the summer I bet.

[@Jo-rr2xs]

Sadly our Christmas Makers Market was cancelled due to this storm in South Manchester-Cheadle.Not happy but do love a good storm usually!!

[@stormchasernodrog]

Sorry to hear that. Maybe something else could be done. I’ll give you a shout out if you like when needs be?

[@FranTheMan84]

Was really bad in llandudno was quite a lot of damage around here even pier was damaged badly. If I'd known you were in Conwy would have come and met you with a brew as I'm only 2mins away

[@stormchasernodrog]

Dam. That would have been awesome! Worth a trip back I say. Thank you for your kind offering. We would have two of hid in a bush shelter to drink the tea as I think mother nature would be pinched it 😆

[@geeteebloke1979]

It looked a bit breezy 😅

[@stormchasernodrog]

I thought so too 😆

[@gazzasearle123456]

Where do you buy the wind speed reader from always wanted one??gr8 vid as always🌬️🌪️🌬️🌪️🌬️

[@stormchasernodrog]

Thank you buddy. Think this one was from Amazon or EBay? Easily found buddy 👍

[@rexwinfarrahcrystalsyoutub2275]

I surprised you didn't lose your flashing light

[@stormchasernodrog]

It was on the move a few times. Nearly lost my car door too. 😣

[@highwindsclarke2685]

What does Gnarly mean?

[@stormchasernodrog]

Grim. Horrible. Not very pleasant 👍

[@WindyshirtLover-v8m]

Back in the 80’s “gnarly dude” meant awesome cool or great. Just like “groovy” was in the 70’s.

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

The wind was not pushing your car as you were on a downhill slope. I know the Great Orme road. It is a slight slope where you are. Maybe you are not aware. So with the wind aided yea you can roll.. Interesting vid though.

[@Andrewjg_89]

Sounds like you had it very bad in North Wales.

[@HazelKitching]

Great footage but you were crazy.You should have stayed home where it was safe.

[@stormchasernodrog]

One day I’ll be stuck in a rest home. Adventure before dementia 😆

[@electronlegacy9051]

It was over 60mph in Wrexham and that is not on the coast

[@stormchasernodrog]

Such a big storm. So much energy.

[@johnkerr1953]

WHY GO OUT in such a Stormy day, l do not know!!!

[@stormchasernodrog]

Because I live to be outdoors with Mother Nature. It’s my passion to enjoy life regardless the weather buddy. 🙏

[@tomcarr1358]

All gricers have goggles.

[@stormchasernodrog]

Just bought a pair yesterday 👍😎

[@johnkerr1953]

I think you should get into your car 🚗 and go home and stay safe till the storm is over

[@stormchasernodrog]

I understand but I love to be out in all weathers and enjoy life. Too many people hide indoors and don’t understand our surroundings. Besides, it’s free entertainment and makes a brew and a Jammy Dodger after taste amazing 😆.

[@CheshireCat6639]

It beggars belief why folk go out on the water in the storms !? Its a very selfish act, if they get into trouble then they put the coast guards or RNLI at risk...STAY HOME PLEASE

[@willward952]

The warning was to advise you not to drive and to stay in doors. A red warning is a threat to life, what would have happened if the roof to the central tram station blew off and landed on your car causing serious damage, potentially injuring you, or worse and writing your car off! Then you would be putting emergency services at risk, expecting the NHS to come and clear up your reluctance to ignore the warnings and keep yourself safe. Totally irresponsible if you ask me and a demonstration of sheer ignorance and stupidity, particularly going up the Orme in those conditions, to be a Hooray Henry, just to get content, comments and likes.

[@stormchasernodrog]

Noted and I understand your point. I’ve been storm chasing for about 30 years. Way before Social Media. It’s my hobby and yes it holds risks, like any extreme sport I suppose. Stats reflect that I’m more likely to be hurt or killed driving on our roads than what I do. I seek ‘safe’ clear areas to film and enjoy Mother Nature and like to share my experiences with others. That Tram building was probably built with the weather in mind hence parking behind it for a tad. Mother Nature does not frighten me, people do.