page_title: 2017–18 European windstorm season
section_title: Storm Bruno
hierarchical_section_title: 2017–18 European windstorm season / Storms / Storm Bruno
caption_attribution_description: English: Storm Bruno over the North Sea on December 27, 2017.
context_page_description: The 2017–18 European windstorm season was the third instance of seasonal European windstorm naming. France, Spain and Portugal took part in winter storm naming for the first time this season.
  The season started on 12 September 2017 with the formation of Storm Aileen. It was subsequently marked by many high-impact storms which caused severe loss of life and widespread damage, including Ophelia, Eleanor, David and Emma. The season concluded on 17 June 2018 with the dissipation of off-season Storm Hector.
context_section_description: On 26 December 2017, wind warnings were issued in Spain for an area of low pressure that was expected to undergo explosive cyclogenesis. Ultimately, Storm Bruno brought over 25 cm (9.8 in) of snow, wind gusts exceeding 62 mph (100 km/h), and waves as high as 8 m (26 ft) to Spain. One fatality occurred after a man drowned while windsurfing in rough seas. Another fatality occurred after a man was swept off his balcony by high winds and onto his patio, where he immediately succumbed to his injuries.
caption: Storm Bruno over the North Sea
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