As winter is just around the corner, it is wise to start planning to protect your home and prepare for the oncoming wintery weather. Winter in the UK can be mild, but it can also bring extreme weather, so it is important to be prepared for every eventuality.
Making sure that you check your roof for any signs of damage, and having an old boiler replaced if needed by a professional like this new boilers Cheltenham based company are a couple of ways that you can keep your home safe and warm through the winter months. Here are some of the most extreme types of weather that we have had in the UK during previous winters….
Strong Wind – the Storm of 1987 – Many people will remember the infamous weather report by Michael Fish earlier that day declaring there would not be a hurricane. However technically this was correct, despite the high winds the storm cannot be classed as a hurricane as it didn’t have tropical origins.
That didn’t make a difference to the wind speeds though as winds of over 100 miles per hour swept across the south of England during the night, pulling roofs off homes and sucking trees out of the ground.
Snow and Ice – The Big Freeze 1962/1963 – The Christmas of 1962 brought a scene that delights many of us – heavy snow. As people enjoyed the snowfall with the family over the festive season, the novelty started to wear off when it was time to go back to work after the Christmas break. As more snow arrived, parts of the countryside were covered in drifts up to 20 metres high, and it was a hard time for farmers and wildlife. The snow didn’t melt until March, which made life difficult for many.
Heavy Rain and Flooding – The 2000 Floods – As the first October of the new millennium arrived, it brought with it some memorable weather for the UK. In fact, it went down in history as the wettest autumn for 200 years, as heavy rain led to five rivers bursting their banks and then of course leading to widespread flooding. With so much damage across the country, the cost to clean up the damage caused by the flooding was estimated at around 1 billion pounds.