Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:27pm on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday Weather & Environment
Forecasters predict a potentially record-breaking warm Christmas Day in the UK, reaching highs of 13-14°C. The Met Office suggests a "small chance" of surpassing the 1920 record of 15.6°C. However, hopes for a white Christmas dwindle as snowfall is limited to Scotland's highlands. Meteorologist Liam Eslick anticipates damp conditions, with heavy rain in Wales and a milder Christmas compared to the average 7-8°C. Christmas Eve faces travel disruptions, with 70mph winds hitting northern Scotland and central England. Yellow warnings for rain are in place, urging caution on roads and highlighting flood risks in Wales and Scotland.
