Yellow weather warnings issued as 85mph winds set to batter parts of UK this weekend
The Met Office is advising everyone to get ready for potentially troublesome weather this weekend as the Christmas vacation kicks off.
Yellow wind warnings have been announced, and certain areas of the UK may experience gusts reaching speeds of 85 mph.
The Met Office has announced that a low-pressure system will move over the northernmost parts of the UK on Saturday, resulting in rain and powerful winds affecting many regions throughout the country.
The initial wind alert is in effect for Scotland, a large portion of Northern Ireland, northern Wales, and the northwest of England from 7 AM until midnight on Saturday.
A one-second time adjustment will take effect between midnight and 9 PM on Sunday, impacting Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and all of western England.
The Met Office has issued a warning about risky conditions along the coast, highlighting that big waves could pose an extra threat.
According to Transport Scotland, the weather is expected to impact road, rail, air, and ferry services throughout Scotland.
Check out the weather forecast for the next five days in your area.
Rebekah Hicks, the deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, remarked, "This phase of troublesome weather aligns with a hectic time on the roads in the UK as many people begin their festive travel."
A low-pressure system is expected to cause rain and powerful winds this Saturday, which could lead to considerable disruptions, particularly for transportation systems in the northern region. There is also a possibility of ferry services being canceled.
On Saturday afternoon and evening, the highest winds are anticipated in northern Scotland, where gusts could reach between 80 and 85 mph in coastal areas.
On Sunday, strong winds will affect a larger area, with gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph in many parts of northern, central, and western UK. Coastal regions and elevated areas may experience even stronger gusts.
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Drivers have been cautioned about a potential "pre-Christmas rush" on the roads, which is expected to bring unprecedented traffic levels.
Drivers are being advised to steer clear of main roads for six hours on both Friday and Saturday to dodge the heaviest Christmas holiday traffic.
The RAC and transport analysis firm Inrix mentioned that roads are expected to be most crowded during the hours of 1pm to 7pm on those dates.
Areas likely to experience heavy traffic include the M3 from its interchange with the M25 to the southern coastline, the M25 traveling westward between its intersections with the M1 and M23, and the M53 connecting Chester to Liverpool.
Is there a chance of a snowy Christmas?
The cold weather is expected to become more stable starting early next week.
The winds will calm down, but the Met Office indicated that more rain or drizzle will spread eastward across the UK on Monday night.
Christmas Eve is expected to be a relatively warm and windy day, with occasional rain or drizzle in the west. Meanwhile, the east should have the best opportunities for some sunny breaks.
Christmas Day is expected to be predominantly overcast and dry, but the northern regions may experience strong winds and periods of rain.
The forecast indicates that temperatures will generally be quite warm, and the likelihood of snow accumulating appears to be low.
