UK Related
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Heavy Snowfall Sweeps Scotland (2023)
On December 14, 2023, a strong Arctic cold front blanketed northern Scotland in over 20 cm of snow. Flights were canceled at Inverness, and rural communities faced severe transport disruptions amid freezing wind chills below −10°C.
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Severe windstorm (2013)
On December 14, 2013, a powerful jet stream drove a series of intense low-pressure systems across the UK, unleashing a severe windstorm in parts of Scotland. Gusts exceeded 100 mph over higher ground, with Edinburgh’s Blackford Hill recording 66 knots (76 mph). The storm caused flooding, widespread damage, and left thousands without power.
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Record Mild Weather (2015)
On December 14, 2015, London Heathrow logged its highest temperature for that date at 13.5°C (56.3°F), standing in sharp contrast to recent cold events. The month as a whole went down as the warmest December ever recorded in the Central England Temperature series.
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Non UK Related
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St. Lucia’s flood in Netherlands (1287)
On December 13–14, 1287 (OS), a catastrophic storm tide struck the Netherlands and northern Germany, coinciding with St. Lucia’s Day. Driven by a deep low-pressure system and high tide, the North Sea surged over seawalls and dykes, inundating vast areas. The disaster claimed an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 lives, ranking among the deadliest floods in recorded history.
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Snowfall Blankets Greece (2005)
Athens woke to snowflakes on December 14, 2005, as Arctic air plunged deep into the Mediterranean. Ancient landmarks were dusted in white, while mountain villages nearby were isolated for days. The event was hailed as the “once-in-a-decade” snowfall for the city.
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Record Rain Hits Manila (1995)
On December 14, 1995, the Philippines’ capital endured an extraordinary 180 mm of rainfall in 24 hours — a monsoonal deluge worsened by a stalled tropical disturbance. Flash floods swept through metro streets, halting traffic and leaving thousands stranded.
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Extreme Heat Engulfs Argentina (2022)
Buenos Aires baked under sweltering 39°C heat on December 14, 2022. The intense warmth strained power grids and worsened drought across central Argentina. Meteorologists tied the spike to persistent La Niña-related circulation patterns.
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