Met Office issues two weather warnings as Brits braced for unsettled end to 2024

Brits are braced for an unsettled end to 2024 - with snow, rain and strong winds all forecast. The Met Office has issued two weather warnings before the end of the year.

And forecasters say more warnings could be issued in the coming days, with 2025 likely to begin with wintry conditions. Much of the Pennines are covered by a yellow weather warning for wind on Monday (December 30), from 11am to 6pm.

The warning covers parts of Cumbria, North Yorkshire, County Durham and Northumberland. In these areas, the Met Office says 'strong winds may lead to some disruption' - particularly to roads, public transport and power.

Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected in the area. Meanwhile, a yellow weather warning for snow and rain is in force for all of Monday and New Year's Eve (Tuesday), coming into effect at midnight and lasting for 48 hours.

The warning covers northern and central Scotland. In these areas, the Met Office says flooding could cause disruption and damage, while some communities 'may be cut off' and higher ground could face 'blizzard conditions'.

The forecast says: "Heavy rain will become persistent and widespread during Monday and Tuesday. Widespread totals of 50 to 70mm are possible over the two days with some places perhaps seeing 100 to 140mm of rain, these higher totals most likely over western Scotland.

"North and east of (and including) Perthshire, precipitation is likely to fall as snow, especially over high ground, with 10-20cm accumulating above 150-200 meters, with several cm accumulating at lower elevations away from windward coasts. As milder air pushes in, snow will turn back to rain, and any rapid snow melt will contribute to flooding in places.

"Strong winds may exacerbate impacts, particularly across