Teessiders could be set to see in the New Year with blustery and snowy conditions as three weather warnings were issued for the region.
The Met Office has issued three new separate weather warnings for the week ahead. Two of the warnings are for wind and one is for snow.
The first warning is for wind and is in force between 7.00am and 11.00pm on Tuesday, December 31. It warns that strong westerly winds may lead to some travel disruption on New Year’s Eve.
The Met Office adds: “Strong and gusty southwesterly winds will develop across southern Scotland and North-east England on Tuesday morning, veering to westerly during the evening. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected, perhaps reaching 70 mph in a few exposed areas, and this may lead to some travel disruption.”
The second warning is also for wind, and is in place between 9.00am on Wednesday, January 1, and 6.00am on Thursday, January 2. It says that very strong winds are expected to lead to some disruption.
Met Office precipitation map for Wednesday, January 1. The orange colours are for hail, with white and grey for snow
(Image: Met Office)
The warning adds: “A deep area of low pressure is expected to cross the UK from the west, bringing a spell of very strong winds. Gusts of 65-75 mph are likely around coasts and hills, especially in the south and west, with 50-60 mph gusts likely fairly widely inland.”
The third Met Office weather warning covering our region is for snow and is in place between 9.00am on Wednesday, January 1 and 3.00am on Thursday, January 2. The Met Office says that: “Heavy and persistent snow may bring disruption on Wednesday and Wednesday night.
“A band of rain in association with a deep low pressure system moving in from the west pushes east on Wednesday. This is likely to turn to snow as it moves into cold air across the northern half of the UK. 2-5 cm and locally nearer 10 cm of snow accumulations are possible widely, with 10-15 cm and locally 20-25 cm over hills with significant drifting due to strong winds. “
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