The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.
Several amber and yellow weather warnings are being forecast for the UK, starting tonight (Monday 30 December) and going well into Thursday 2 January, which is putting a literal dampener on New Year festivities.
Organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have announced last-minute cancellations in the interests of public safety.
All outdoor events taking place on 30 and 31 December have been scrapped due to high winds, including the renowned street party, the midnight fireworks and the concert in Princes Street Gardens featuring the band Texas.
Travellers are now being advised to plan ahead and limit journeys where possible. If you do travel, there could be some disruption, particularly on the roads and railways.
Expect ‘multi-hazard’ weather on New Year’s Day
The UK’s Met Office has issued several warnings throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is due to a series of low-pressure systems moving across the UK that will bring unsettled weather.
“There is a very complicated weather forecast for the UK with snow, strong winds and heavy rain all feature for parts of the UK,” said Andy Page, chief forecaster with the Met Office.
