Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:39pm on 20 Dec 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings, forecasting gusts of up to 85mph across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England's western regions this weekend. Coastal areas face dangerous conditions with large waves. The disruptive weather coincides with holiday travel, potentially causing significant delays in road, rail, air, and ferry services. The strongest winds are expected Saturday afternoon in northern Scotland. The RAC warns drivers to avoid major routes during peak hours (1-7 PM) on Friday and Saturday. While winds ease next week, Christmas Eve and Day will be mild with rain likely in northern areas.
