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When was the last big storm?
The UK experiences severe storms regularly, but some are more memorable. The Great Storm of 1987, for example, caused widespread damage and disruption across southern England. More recently, Storm Arwen in 2021 brought extreme winds and heavy snow, leading to prolonged power outages for many thousands of homes.
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