UK Related
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Scotland – Severe Snowstorm (1888)
On January 3, 1888, a heavy snowstorm hit eastern Scotland, dumping over 30 cm of snow on Edinburgh in just 24 hours. The storm caused major disruptions to rail service and communication lines, and weather diaries of the time described it as one of the most intense early‑January snowfalls of the century.
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Storm Henk (2024)
A fierce storm swept across southern and central England and Wales, bringing powerful winds—up to 94 mph on the Isle of Wight and 81 mph at Exeter Airport—and heavy rain. It caused widespread flooding, knocked out power to around 38,000 homes, and created major travel disruptions, with hundreds of flood warnings issued across the UK. Sadly, a man in Gloucestershire died when a tree fell onto his car.
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Non UK Related
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Western Europe – Prolonged Great Frost (1779)
On January 3, 1779, one of Europe’s coldest winters grew even harsher. In France, the Netherlands, and Britain, temperatures plunged to around −15 °C. The Seine and Thames froze solid, bringing trade and navigation to a standstill, while livestock losses mounted across the countryside.
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India – Heavy Rainfall in Madras (Chennai) (1911)
On January 3, 1911, heavy rain hit Madras, India, dropping over 150 mm in just one day—rare for the dry season. Streets were flooded, and drainage canals spilled over. According to the India Meteorological Department, it was one of the wettest January days in Chennai’s history before independence.
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Eastern USA – “Bomb Cyclone” Peak (2018)
In early 2018, the “bomb cyclone” hit its peak on January 3, bringing hurricane‑strength winds and heavy snow to New England. Boston saw more than 30 cm of snow and coastal flooding as barometric pressure dropped to record winter lows.
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