UK weather: Terrifying moment plane bounces off runway in 70mph gales as Storm Kathleen chaos grounds over 100 flights

THIS is the terrifying moment a plane bounced off the runway in 70mph gales – after Storm Kathleen grounded more than 100 flights.

Passengers faced delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast airports yesterday.

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Across the Irish Sea, footage showed how a plane was forced to abort landing at Dublin Airport.

The Aer Lingus flight came into the runway at a sideways angle as Kathleen violently rocked it.

Its pilot managed to get wheels on the ground but could not secure a safe landing, bouncing back into the air.

The brave pilot flew around the runway and at last touched down safely.

Around 140 flights were cancelled across the UK yesterday as Kathleen grounded planes.

A new yellow wind warning will cover much of north west Scotland from 9am until 3pm today.

Forecasters said that “squally showers” and “blustery winds” of up to 60mph could spark transport delays and power cuts.

Huge waves could also batter coastal roads and sea fronts in Argyll and Bute, the Highlands and Eilean Siar.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency has issued 18 regional flood alerts and 43 flood warnings. 

It comes after 73mph winds were recorded in Drumalbin, South Lanarkshire.

Expert Vincent Fitzsimons said: “Scotland is braced for impacts from Storm Kathleen including very high winds and coastal flooding.

“On top of already high tides, Kathleen will bring a storm surge and large waves.

“This combination is particularly dangerous, especially around high tides.

“There is real danger to life from wave overtopping, particularly around causeways, coastal roads and paths.

“Disruption to travel and infrastructure is possible, as is isolated flooding to coastal properties and communities.

“While the risk is greatest around high tide times, our message is clear: take extra care if you are near the coast at any point and stay well clear of waves and water.

“Be careful when travelling around exposed coastal areas and don’t walk or drive through flood water as there may be hidden hazards.”

The storm battered much of the UK’s west coast yesterday – but it was also the warmest day of the year so far.

A high of 20.9C was recorded at Santon Down in Suffolk, while 22.2mm of rain soaked the Isle of Harris.