As Storm Pia intensifies its grip on the northern UK, Christmas preparations are overshadowed by forecasts of 80mph winds and persistent rain, raising concerns about travel disruptions and safety warnings from the Met Office. Amid hopes for a white Christmas, Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond hints at a slim possibility in Scotland, while the majority of the UK braces for a chilly holiday.
| UPDATED: 20:20, Fri, Feb 19, 2021
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Strong winds and heavy rain are set to engulf large parts of the UK over the next 48 hours as jet stream heads towards the UK. Weather charts show swirling winds circulating in the Irish Sea as an area of low-pressure closes-in from the Atlantic. Maps show a dark-red area forming along the west coast of Britain and it has triggered a series of weather warnings.