UK Related
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The Great Storm of c. 1507 (1507)
Around January 21st, 1507, a powerful windstorm hit southern Britain, badly damaging St. Paul’s Cathedral and other buildings in London, and driving Archduke Philip of Castile’s ship ashore near Weymouth.
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Flooding in Somerset (1916)
On January 21, 1916, heavy winter rainfall caused the River Parrett to overflow its banks, flooding low-lying sections of Somerset. Rail lines near Bridgwater were submerged, and farmland remained under water for a week amid 62 mm of daily rainfall.
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Snow and Ice Storm Disruption (1942)
Britain’s transport grid froze under snow and ice on January 21, 1942. Temperatures in East Anglia fell to −12°C, and roads were blocked by 25 cm of snow. This was one of the coldest wartime nights recorded.
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Storm Isha (2024)
On January 21-22, a storm swept across the UK, bringing strong and widespread winds, especially in the northern half. The highest gust reached 99 mph (86 knots) at Brizlee Wood, Northumberland, with many northern areas experiencing gusts between 69 and 81 mph (60 to 70 knots).
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 21st in Crondall over the years then go here for weather on any particular day (select from drop down menus) or here to see how it compares to the records for that day.
Non UK Related
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United States – Snowfall in the Bahamas (1977)
On January 21, 1977, a rare cold outbreak brought snow flurries to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas—the first recorded snowfall in the islands’ history. The cold front extended as far south as the Florida Keys.
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Norway – Extreme Coastal Winds (1994)
On January 21, 1994, Westerly gales along Norway’s coast reached sustained speeds over 130 km/h. The fishing town of Ålesund recorded major structural damage along the docks due to sustained Beaufort 11 winds.
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