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July to December: The year in weather

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2 January 2025

July to December
The year in weather

Storm Ashley started this period, with Storm Darragh causing damage to end it. - © R - picture alliance

From historic heat, to historic windstorms, the second half of 2024 also has some events that will go down in the record books.

July to September

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July started with shimmering noctilucent clouds over Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. - © Weather & Radar Uploader

Rainfall records were broken in the US, while at home, Storm Lilian marked the 12th named storm in a single season.

October to December

The latter portion of the year also saw stormy conditions, including a period with three named storms in three weeks.

Now, we wait to see what 2025 has to throw at us.

Review part one: January to Juneread more
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