Yellow weather warnings are in place as millions travel for Christmas, with strong winds and rain expected across the UK this weekend
London: So, it looks like the weather is going to be a bit wild this weekend as everyone heads out for Christmas. The Met Office has put out yellow warnings for strong winds and rain, which could really mess with travel plans.
They’re saying that roads and public transport might face some serious disruptions. With millions of people hitting the road, it could be a real hassle. The RAC even mentioned it might be a “pretty exhausting experience” for travelers.
Wales, the North West, North East, Scotland, and parts of Northern Ireland are all under these warnings from Saturday morning to Sunday night. And on Sunday, it’ll be affecting all of Wales and many other regions, including London.
Expect gusts of wind between 50-60 mph, and there’s even a chance some could hit 80 mph. Yikes! The worst of it will be in the far north of Scotland, where they might see some really strong winds and big waves.
There’s also a chance of snow in the hills of north-west Scotland, and some icy conditions could pop up by Sunday morning. The RAC estimates around seven million leisure trips will be made this weekend, which doesn’t even count regular traffic.
They’re predicting hotspots on major routes like the M1 to Gatwick and Liverpool to Chester. So, if you’re traveling, be careful out there! The AA thinks there’ll be about 20 million car journeys over the weekend, including everyday trips.
Transport Scotland is warning that all forms of transport could be affected, leading to longer journey times and possible cancellations. Winds should calm down by Monday, but it looks like we’ll be stuck with cloudy and rainy weather for Christmas.
So, if you were hoping for a snowy Christmas, you might be out of luck. The Met Office says it’s unlikely we’ll see those crisp blue skies and snow on the ground. Instead, we’ll have milder conditions moving in, especially by Christmas Day.
It sounds like it’ll be a pretty cloudy day overall, with some drizzle in the west and maybe a few sunny spells in eastern Scotland. But hey, at least it won’t be freezing!