December 7th – Weather Events On This Day

UK Related

  • The Great Storm of 1703 (1703)

    Considered one of the worst windstorms ever to hit southern Great Britain, it struck on November 26th (old-style calendar), or December 7th in the new calendar. With hurricane-force gusts reaching 120 mph, it claimed an estimated 8,000 to 9,000 lives. The Royal Navy lost 13 ships and about 1,500 sailors, and the first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed.

  • London Tornado (2006)

    On the morning of December 7, 2006, a powerful Atlantic low-pressure system spawned a tornado that swept through parts of London, injuring six people and causing moderate to severe damage to over 100 properties. it measured T4 on the TOTTO scale and F2 on the Fujita scale.

  • Great Smog of London (1952)

    Between December 5 and 9, 1952, London was choked by a deadly smog. Triggered by a temperature inversion that trapped coal smoke and industrial pollution at ground level, the “pea-souper” reduced visibility to near zero and paralyzed the city. Initially blamed for 4,000 deaths, later studies put the toll at 10,000–12,000, mostly from respiratory illness. The disaster spurred landmark reforms, leading to the Clean Air Act of 1956.

And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 7th 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

  • Cyclone Joan (1975)

    A powerful tropical cyclone peaked off Western Australia on December 7 with winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) before striking near Mundabullangana. The storm devastated Port Hedland, destroying more than 1,000 homes and causing millions in damage.

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