Yahoo News 'We will rebuild': Storm Doris batters UK - how the internet reacted
A Storm Doris ‘weather bomb’ bringing 100mph gusts and blizzard-like snow has wreaked havoc across the UK – here’s how the internet reacted.
It appears the British really do love talking about the weather; with travel chaos complaints, striking photos and jokes making up much of the Twitter reaction to Storm Doris.
Storm Doris hits UK: in pictures
Some weather watchers just couldn't get over the name Doris
Of course this British storm is called Doris! The next one will be called Edna so they can go for tea & cake together.
— Rob Houchen (@robhouchen) February 23, 2017
As #stormdoris hits the UK, this is how they are named. Also, these are the names that weren't allowed... https://t.co/2tuiTqWIAopic.twitter.com/qU08LxcC8u
— Matt Burgess (@mattburgess1) February 23, 2017
IT'S HAPPENING.#StormDorispic.twitter.com/10SzvNqK4f
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) February 23, 2017
#Stormdoris hitting the UK like... pic.twitter.com/g6OH3sHqIn
— Dave the Goat (@thecasefarm) February 23, 2017
Was expecting storm Doris to be abit on the feeble side from the name, I was wrong. Fair play Doris you old hag. #Weather#stormdoris
— Eamon Mcnutt (@Eamando1) February 23, 2017
I love that the storm is called Doris. It makes me think of an angry Grandma! �� #stormdorispic.twitter.com/xN1a5hzcHG
— Holly Atterton (@RealHollyA) February 23, 2017
Others had some questions
Weather Bomb. Thunder Snow. Storm Doris. Whatever happened to simple weather reports? pic.twitter.com/Q4SszPjE31
— Brian Smith (@TheRealBrianSmi) February 23, 2017
Why, whenever there's a storm do the news send a reporter to stand at a windy seafront? Would we not believe it otherwise? #stormdoris
— Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) February 23, 2017
News reporters were out in force to cover the storm
Sky News already has a reporter on a windswept beach. #stormdorispic.twitter.com/eKF6zideuz
— Jonathan Haynes (@JonathanHaynes) February 23, 2017
@BBCNews in #Wallasey reporting on #stormdoris - the reporter is being blown all over the place! #wirralweather#liverpool#wirralpic.twitter.com/89ESbvNghG
— Emily @ JF Recruit (@emilylindwelch) February 23, 2017
I hope this weather reporter got a big bonus for doing the weather today #stormdorispic.twitter.com/OJPRzmhEl7
— Katy Metcalfe (@KatyMet) February 23, 2017
I want to see a news reporter with a bag on their face like this again #stormdorispic.twitter.com/OYEYTYLmQt
— Jamie (@JFelms) February 23, 2017
A few nearly got blown away
Lashing rain and vicious winds of around 70mph here on the sea front in Rhyl with stormy seas. Hard to stand. #StormDorispic.twitter.com/AiolrjXAYJ
— Liam Dutton (@liamdutton) February 23, 2017
People made the same jokes
#stormdoris First devastating pictures emerge. pic.twitter.com/VxzZOa04QO
— Antony Holt (@Hasselschmuck) February 23, 2017
#stormdorispic.twitter.com/ayaezTCj2z
— Jane Roberts (@citoongirl) February 23, 2017
#stormdoris causing absolute devastation so far #DorisDay#JudgmentDaypic.twitter.com/YgNvA5dyRf
— Biggie Vito (@BiggieVito) February 23, 2017
#DorisDay#stormdoris#doris we will rebuild. pic.twitter.com/BInAHTFyf9
— Anthony (@Coggit) February 23, 2017
#StormDoris wreaks havoc in Maidenhead.... pic.twitter.com/AQtAVKxcFI
— Scott Smith (@scott_smith9) February 23, 2017
We shall not be defeated by you Doris. We will rebuild #stormdorispic.twitter.com/CIHfRA6xYL
— Tangooo (@I_Gas247) February 23, 2017
Others shared videos of the storm
#StormDoris is literally blowing people off their feet in Merseyside pic.twitter.com/PElL7Hkfwc
— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) February 23, 2017
Porthcawl #stormdoris#StormHourpic.twitter.com/HQFrgYSIWL
— Philip Pickering ➰ (@philip_pbm339) February 22, 2017
Best of luck using an umbrella out in Liverpool today... #stormdorispic.twitter.com/uRsNquCmY8
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) February 23, 2017
Thanks Storm Doris! #stormdoris#londonpic.twitter.com/uF6MRGNivq
— Harry Newbury (@HarryNewbury) February 23, 2017
Storm Doris making things difficult at bird feeder #stormdorispic.twitter.com/kI7hL47P2v
— 365 Days of Nature (@365_nature) February 23, 2017
Water defies gravity in Aberystwyth #stormdorispic.twitter.com/zjLvLJ8WyC
— Ben Birchall (@BenBirchallUK) February 23, 2017
Free foam party on Cleveleys promenade today. #stormdorispic.twitter.com/KdBfinR1tJ
— Cleveleys News (@cleveleysnews) February 23, 2017
And some striking images too...
Slight breeze today #stormdorispic.twitter.com/gJDXeBJNy2
— Mike Pattinson (@MikePattinson) February 23, 2017
#StormDoris has reached nearly 90mph on its way to batter Britain, causing flight cancellations and commuter chaos https://t.co/KqFQMSBR7Dpic.twitter.com/Q8ipZ4WleR
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 23, 2017
Take care in the snow today. #StormDorispic.twitter.com/zj7kMjV7MR
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) February 23, 2017
View #StormDoris from space with this satellite image showing her moving eastwards across the UK pic.twitter.com/Oa3ELPaMBj
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 23, 2017
#StormDoris is now bringing wind gusts of 72 mph across Aberdaron (W Wales) pic.twitter.com/AML4WeigKk
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 23, 2017
My morning so fars. Thanks #stormdoris ������������ pic.twitter.com/AFasU4PxDm
— Peaches Fitness (@peachesfit) February 23, 2017
There were a few jokes ...
Strong Gails out this morning, mind yourselves!
#stormdorispic.twitter.com/RozrAThKYC— Alex Byrne (@Albyrne12Alex) February 23, 2017
#Stormdoris causing problems across the network. This is the scene from #Brighton station this morning pic.twitter.com/htFclHfMeQ
— BadSouthernRail (@BadSouthernRail) February 23, 2017
Doris feels the effect of #stormdorispic.twitter.com/HVy7nxFsFs
— Ben (@BenSim2) February 23, 2017
Walking to work this morning like... #stormdorispic.twitter.com/oaXWAb5flZ
— OfficeTeam Ltd (@OfficeTeamLtd) February 23, 2017
I strongly urge all doughy Edwardian nannies to remain indoors today. #stormdorispic.twitter.com/AL0B6oTdkr
— Marshall Julius �� (@MarshallJulius) February 23, 2017
And they kept on coming ...
#stormdoris Opening the front door this morning like pic.twitter.com/dPovQsYcse
— Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) February 23, 2017
This image from @ThePoke is so true! #StormDorispic.twitter.com/ytvFw2G1Ct
— Andy Watt (@Andy_Watt) February 23, 2017
Today is " National Wheelybin Flying Away Day " #stormdoris#ukstormpic.twitter.com/AcSXF20cJi
— Paul (Brigg Line) (@Saturday_Only) February 23, 2017
#Paisley shivers in snow chaos ��#dorispic.twitter.com/SNL9TlJ4te
— john miller (@johnmiller1948) February 23, 2017
A fish is claimed by #stormdoris ��pic.twitter.com/Gl95yn3zMm
— Oli Brand (@GoogleBooce) February 23, 2017
And some steely British resilience
How to prepare for storm Doris #stormdorispic.twitter.com/yhSFTVJmAa
— Suki (@sukibhamra) February 23, 2017
British resilience at its best. #BinBarricade#StormDorispic.twitter.com/THfxj72Dxv
— Clare Palmer ✌��️ (@Claros00) February 23, 2017
.@Claros00 yep! I'm in the South, so only using half bricks �� pic.twitter.com/TCm0b7xfiA
— Julia ���� (@JulesSunbeam) February 23, 2017
Storm Doris was branded a "weather bomb" after the system underwent "explosive cyclogenesis", the Met Office said.
"It has gone through what they call explosive cyclogenesis - so a deepening of 24mb in 24 hours," a spokesman said.
"Storm Doris is still Storm Doris, it does not mean it is necessarily any more severe than we had forecast already."
