Kylie W
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have fallen victim to the extreme weather forecast set to disrupt the UK over the New Year period. Organizers canceled outdoor events scheduled for December 30 and 31 due to high winds and hazardous conditions, citing safety concerns.
Similarly, Blackpool’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have been called off as northwestern England braces for strong winds tomorrow night. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings across the UK, with high winds, heavy rainfall, and snow expected to create widespread disruption.
England
Several yellow weather warnings are in place across England:
- Monday, December 30: Wind warnings for the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, active from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with possible travel disruption and power outages.
- New Year’s Eve: A wind alert spanning northeast England, East Yorkshire, and northwest England, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., warns of strong westerly winds impacting travel.
- New Year’s Day: Southern England and the West Midlands face wind warnings (7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), while heavy rain warnings cover the northwest, including Manchester and Liverpool, from 6 p.m. on December 31 to 6 p.m. on January 1.
Wales
Wales is under a yellow rain warning for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with the potential for localized flooding and travel delays.
Scotland
Scotland faces significant weather challenges, with five warnings currently in place:
- A yellow alert for rain and snow across most of Scotland on December 30, with risks of flooding and transport delays.
- An amber rain warning for central Scotland from midnight to 5 p.m. on December 31, signaling property flooding and severe travel disruption.
- Orkney is under a separate snow warning from 5 a.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
- Southern Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, faces wind warnings on December 31, lasting from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is also affected by yellow weather warnings, with heavy rain and wind posing risks to travel and infrastructure in the lead-up to New Year’s Day.
As weather conditions deteriorate, forecasters urge residents to remain vigilant, plan ahead, and monitor local updates to ensure safety during the holiday period.
