2 major storms set to buffet northern UK, Ireland with 100 mph winds

An exceptionally strong jet stream blowing at 230 miles per hour across the North Atlantic could lead to a few five-hour flying times between New York and London on Thursday. Unfortunately for fliers headed in the other direction, eight hour-plus flight times, with a possible fuel stop, might be the result.

This powerhouse jet stream will also give rise to a series of storms that will bring heavy rain, high-elevation snow and damaging 100 mile per hour winds to northern England, Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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