A Classic 1960's Northerly - 7th and 8th February 1969
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The chart for the 7th shows a potent polar low over the North Irish Sea tracking SE
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Temperatures and wind speeds at 12Z on the 7th
|
Station |
Noon Temperature degC |
Wind speed (knots) |
|
Gatwick |
2 |
6kn |
|
Wattisham |
1 |
3kn |
|
Aberporth |
1 |
33kn |
|
Rhoose |
3 |
21kn |
|
Birmingham |
0 |
7kn |
|
Watnall |
-2 |
6kn |
|
Leeming |
-3 |
14kn |
|
Tynemouth |
-3 |
19kn |
|
Carlisle |
-3 |
6kn |
|
Ringway |
-3 |
11kn |
|
Prestwick |
-3 |
15kn |
|
Dyce |
-7 |
27kn |
|
Lerwick |
-5 |
39kn |
|
Stornoway |
-5 |
30kn |
|
Tiree |
-5 |
28kn |
|
Malin Head |
-3 |
25kn |
And forecasters then didn't prattle on about "Wind Chill". What a stupid concept when the actual temperature is above zero.