[S]ome very strong winds are possible across Cumbria on New Years Eve.
There is a chance of damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, with the potential for injuries and danger to life from flying debris.
Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal areas could also be a hazard.
Longer journey times or cancellations are possible as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected with the chance that some roads and bridges could close. Powers cuts may occur and other services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.
An area of low pressure is expected to develop in the east Atlantic then on Saturday night then track northeastwards close to Northern Ireland and into Scotland on New Years Eve.
This will bring some very strong winds to these areas with gusts of 55-65 mph expected and the potential for gusts of 70-80 mph in some places.
The winds will ease from the west as the low continues to move northeast, winds easing down by late afternoon.
There remains some uncertainty in the track of this low system and so the areas affected by the core of strongest winds.
Steve Ramsdale is a Chief Forecaster for the Met Office, said: “While the strongest winds from Storm Dylan will be over the Republic of Ireland, very storng winds will also affect Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England.
“Travel disruption is likely as well as power cuts and the chance of tiles being blown off roofs. Large waves and coastal debris may also be another hazard in coastal districts.”
Further south, Storm Dylan is also bringing more wet weather and a Yellow weather warning for rain is in place for southwest England and South Wales on Saturday night. The rain is expected to be heavy in places, causing possible transport disruption, due to surface water and spray, and the potential for localised flooding.
Storm Dylan will move away from the UK on New Year’s Eve leaving a windy, colder and showery day for many, with some snow over high ground in the north.
Looking ahead to the New Year period, Steve Ramsdale added: “In many places, there is a good chance of dry weather for outdoor celebrations seeing in the New Year.
“New Year’s Day will feature wintry showers in the north and the unsettled weather looks likely to continue through the first week of January with further bouts of wet and windy weather. In particular some very strong and gusty winds, together with thundery downpours are likely on Wednesday and may cause some disruption.”
