Thunderstorms replace record-breaking mild new year weather
A jet skier flies through the air at Blyth in Northumberland as Britain enjoys the warmest new year on record.The Met Office said that 16.3C had been reached in St James’s Park, central London, meaning it is “likely to be confirmed” as a record maximum temperature for a New Year’s Day.
The strength of the wind will make it feel cooler than these figures and northern Scotland will have to brace itself for “strong northerly winds which will be gale or even severe gale force” along with the chance of see severe snow showers.Warnings for wind and snow are in also in place for northern Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Forecaster say that showers and strong winds may cause difficult driving conditions on higher routes.The Met Office warning states: “Frequent snow showers and gusts to severe gale force are expected on Tuesday, leading to travel disruption, particularly for higher routes.”
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