December 31st 2024.
As people across the UK prepare to bid farewell to 2021 and welcome the new year, they may want to keep their umbrellas and raincoats handy. The Met Office has issued a total of seven weather warnings for New Year's Eve, covering most of the country. This means that the celebrations will be a bit damp and blustery for many areas.
In fact, the Met Office has even issued a rare amber warning, as well as six yellow warnings, in anticipation of the evening's festivities. This is causing some concern for event organizers, who have already been forced to cancel some planned activities. The northern part of England can expect wind gusts of up to 60mph, while a separate warning for rain extends from Lancashire to Cheshire.
However, it's Scotland that will bear the brunt of the severe weather. An amber warning for rain has been issued, as there is a high risk of flooding in the area. This has unfortunately led to the cancellation of the popular Hogmanay celebration in Edinburgh, known as one of the biggest outdoor New Year's Eve parties in the world.
The West Midlands will also experience their fair share of wet weather, as a yellow warning for rain includes areas like Stoke-on-Trent and other northern parts of the region. This has already caused some events to be cancelled due to the poor conditions.
Even Londoners will not be spared from the bad weather, as wind warnings will be in effect in the early hours of January 1st. The majority of Wales can expect heavy rain today and tomorrow, while Northern Ireland will also experience strong winds this evening.
As the stormy weather continues to move south, much of the southern part of England will also be affected. Yellow warnings are in place for the south east and south west regions on New Year's Day. Senior Met Office forecaster Craig Snell advises everyone to stay updated on the forecast and take necessary precautions, as the festivities and travel during this time may be impacted by the severe weather.
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