Risk of Christmas travel disruption as UK weather warnings issued

Strong winds will affect the UK this weekend which could cause disruption for the festive getaway.

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Traveling for Christmas? Here’s Where Weather May Snarl Your Plans.

Here’s a day-by-day look at the snow, cold and rain that may make driving or flying home for the holidays more difficult.
The New York Times - 16h
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Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom

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Financial Times - Dec. 11
Emergency alert system used for red weather warning

People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.
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UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute

British rail travel is returning to normal after problems with a radio system used by drivers and signalers nationwide caused widespread disruption during the morning commute
ABC News - Dec. 6
Hitachi chair warns UK train factory at risk unless HS2 northern leg revived

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Financial Times - Dec. 6
RED Warning issued as Storm Darragh set to batter UK

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BBC News - Dec. 6
Heavy rain and gales set to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Three Met Office yellow warnings for wind and rain cover large parts of the UK with areas of low pressure set to bring heavy rain and gales.
BBC News - Dec. 4