The UK is slated to be hit with extreme weather conditions as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day approaches. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for heavy rain, snow, and winds up to 70mph. For residents in Northern Ireland, northern England, and parts of Scotland, yellow weather warnings have been put in place. These warnings for rain, wind, and snow are expected to extend across most of the UK by New Year’s Day.
The Met Office has issued a warning to both residents and travelers alike. It is anticipated that there will be a significant amount of travel disruptions caused by heavy rain, snow, and wind. The weather warnings are set to come into effect on Monday, at midnight GMT, and will last in some areas until 2nd January at 6 am GMT.
It is advisable for those intending to travel during New Year’s in the UK to check their routes for any disruptions ahead of time. In particular, those intending to travel to Northern Ireland, northern England, and parts of Scotland should check their travel routes to the event areas as those regions are set to be particularly affected.
Repeat warnings have been issued with increasing severity as New Year’s Day approaches. The safety of those living in these regions is of utmost importance, and as such, residents have been advised to take all necessary precautions. Dressing appropriately, keeping warm and dry, and staying indoors when necessary are some of the tips issued, and residents are advised to comply for their own safety
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