Thunderstorms/Tornado: October 1913

[Weather-history]

Here's from the Times of 28th and 29th October 1913 of the severe thunderstorms, hailstorms and probable tornado(s)/microbursts that struck parts of southwest England, Wales and up into parts of NW England. Sadly, some people perished and there was extensive damage.

By the following day's edition, the extent of the severe nature of the storms and damage was known

[MAF]

great reading Mr D the weather reports especially. thanks for that B)

[Weather-history]

great reading Mr D the weather reports especially. thanks for that

Do you get the feeling that this would have been blamed on global warming if it happened today? :huh:

Edited October 19, 2007 by Mr_Data

[Louby]

absolutely fascinating! :huh: where do you get all this stuff?

[Weather-history]

A report on the Cheshire part of the tornado

[londonsnow]

fascinating reading. i notice the word tornado isnt used in the reports. why is this?

[Weather-history]

From Guardian of 28th October 2913

 

From 29th October 1913