BBC app glitch warns of hurricane with winds of 23,000 km/h and causes panic in the UK

BBC app failure alerts about hurricane with winds of 23,000 km/h and causes panic in the UK
BBC app failure alerts about hurricane with winds of 23,000 km/h and causes panic in the UK (Instagram / @bbcbreakfast)

A failure in the BBC weather app caused confusion by alerting about a hurricane with supposedly extreme winds of 23,000 km/h and temperatures of 404°C.

Carol Kirkwood, the weather presenter, had to reassure viewers live, asking them not to be alarmed by the incorrect data. The BBC apologized for the mistake, informing that the team was aware of the technical issue and was working to fix it.

+ Click here to watch the video of Carol Kirkwood reassuring viewers

Meteorologist Matt Taylor assured that Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida with destructive winds of 193 km/h, was not heading for the UK. Simon King, another BBC presenter, also warned not to worry about the alarming data circulating, reaffirming that the forecasts were wrong.

Meanwhile, Florida is facing severe consequences due to Hurricane Milton, which has already caused two deaths and left millions without power. Severe flooding in the Tampa Bay area has caused chaos, with heavy rains and tornado warnings.

Source: The Sun | Photo: Instagram (@bbcbreakfast) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team



This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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