Sleet doesn't have many redeeming qualities. Without the excitement of a hailstorm, the wondrous beauty of a snowfall or the welcome relief of a rain shower during a drought, sleet is more of an inconvenience than anything else. The only time you're likely to be troubled by sleet is during winter and the colder months of the year and it often signifies that snow is on the way.

The UK is known for having a mild and temperate climate however, it's not unusual to experience extreme storms especially during October and January. While the scale of damage and ferocity of the winds can't be compared with the devastating hurricanes felt in some parts of the world, the UK is still one of the windiest countries in Europe and as such, has suffered its own share of storm force winds and the death and destruction that so often accompanies them.