Frankwell, Shropshire Weather
About Frankwell, Shropshire
Frankwell draws its character from the slow, deliberate curvature of the River Severn as it wraps around the western edge of Shrewsbury. It lies 0.4 miles west-north-west of Shrewsbury (from Shrewsbury: bearing 299°T, OS grid SJ 485 128). The slate roofs and brick façades of Frankwell catch the low afternoon light, reflecting a warmth that softens the Victorian and Georgian masonry lining the streets. Residents often walk toward the river’s edge, where the sculptural form of the Quantum Leap monument marks the transition between the modern arts and the ancient, flowing current. Beyond the riverbanks, the verdant expanse of The Quarry provides a vast, manicured lung for the district, offering a quiet counterpoint to the bustling thoroughfares. Historically, Frankwell served as a vital gateway for trade, its proximity to the water dictating the lives of those who laboured in its inns and warehouses. Today, the local theatre stands as a prominent sentinel, its glass walls providing a stark, contemporary contrast to the historic stone remains scattered throughout the nearby landscape. The air here holds a distinct, damp freshness, carrying the persistent, rhythmic hum of a town that has long balanced its industrial heritage with a refined, modern grace.
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About This Frankwell, Shropshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frankwell, Shropshire, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data are provided for agricultural planning in this suburban area. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Frankwell includes coordinates 52.710938, -2.762474, in the county of Shropshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Frankwell is available on the Frankwell map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Shropshire weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.