Severe weather set to hit UK
28 December 2006
The Met Office is forecasting spells of very stormy weather across much of the country as we head into the New Year, with gusts of 80 m.p.h. expected in the worst-affected areas.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will see the worst of the weather, but Wales and parts of England will also see very squally weather with gusts of 60 m.p.h.
There is concern for New Years Eve, particularly over Northern Ireland and Scotland with further very strong winds forecast. The advice is to keep up-to-date with the weather forecast and travel information.
As well as strong winds the marked change in the weather will also bring periods of heavy rain and squally showers.
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