Strong 37kt+ CROSSWIND landings and takeoffs at Newcastle Airport

Strong NorthWest crosswinds made for some interesting landings and takeoffs today at Newcastle Airport. The conditions were cold, wet and windy. Altogether not the most pleasant for being stood outside in. One Flybe Dash8 flight almost diverted to Leeds Bradford as the wind increased in intensity and was gusting up to 40kts. As a direct crosswind this obviously makes the conditions for landing alot tougher than if say the wind is gusting directly from the West or East. I hope you enjoy this bit of foota