Tag Archives: Shropshire

Why are we in drought?

Posted on 13 March, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Rainfall amounts across many parts of the UK have been below average for the last two years. Importantly, this includes two dry winters – the periods when we would normally expect our rainfall to replenish river, reservoir and groundwater levels. … Continue reading →

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Freezing night with further snow to come in the week ahead

Posted on 19 December, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

It was another very cold night across much of the UK last night, with temperatures falling as low as -19.6 C at Shawbury in Shropshire.  The extreme low temperatures were caused by a combination of snow cover, gentle winds and … Continue reading →

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