Yellow warnings are in place for Northern Ireland, northern England and parts of Scotland from Tuesday (December 31) before extending across most of the UK on Wednesday (January 1).
These warnings begin to come into force from midnight on Monday (December 30) and will last in some places until Thursday (January 2).
The forecaster said there was likely to be travel disruption with almost all of the country impacted by at least one yellow alert over the four days, BBC News reports.
As we move from 2024 to 2025 the week ahead will involve plenty of rain, wind and some snow
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Scotland in particular will see some of the worst of the weather, thanks to two areas of low pressure bringing unsettled conditions on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
On New Year’s Eve, there could be as much as 100-140mm (3.9-5.5 inches) of rainfall in some parts of western Scotland which could lead to localised flooding.
Additionally, there could be some further snow in northern parts of the country.
There will also be spells of rain across England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The strongest winds from these warnings will be over England and Wales with gusts near 70mph over coasts and hills in the south and west.
Rain is forecast to be heavier in Wales on Wednesday, which could bring some flooding.
Possible snowfall may lead to disruption in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
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The Met Office said there was “potential for the pattern of warnings to shift and possibly escalate in some areas”.
Those travelling and with plans over the New Year are being urged to check the latest forecasts.
Network Rail said trains on some lines will need to be slowed down due to the difficult weather conditions.
