WEATHER WARNINGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE. 

Yellow warning of wind

Areas affected: Central, Tayside & Fife | East Midlands | East of England | Grampian | London & South East England | North East England | North West England | Northern Ireland | SW Scotland, Lothian Borders | South West England | Strathclyde | Wales | West Midlands | Yorkshire & Humber

Starts: 09:00 GMT on Tue 7 December

Ends: 23:59 GMT on Tue 7 December

Strong winds are expected to affect much of the UK on Tuesday, with potential travel disruption in places.

– Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

– Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

– Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

– Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

– It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

Issued at: 10:58 GMT on Sun 5 December

Yellow warning of snow

Areas affected: Central, Tayside & Fife | East Midlands | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | North East England | North West England | SW Scotland, Lothian Borders | Strathclyde | Yorkshire & Humber

Starts: 11:00 GMT on Tue 7 December

Ends: 23:59 GMT on Tue 7 December

Heavy snow is expected across northern England and Scotland bringing likely travel disruption, especially over higher routes

– Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers

– Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel

– There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off

– There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected

Issued at: 10:57 GMT on Sun 5 December