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The weather warning has been extended to cover more of Scotland, as the downpour is set to begin earlier for the capital - threatening flooding and travel disruption.

Snow is forecast to fall on most of Scotland ahead of the New Year's weekend.

Wales was battered by heavy rain on Wednesday and overnight after a yellow weather warning was put in place

Unsettled conditions likely to last the rest of the week - with cloud and rain forecast over the next three days for Nottingham

Umbrellas might be needed if you are heading out to celebrate

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A bomb cyclone which has unleashed a deadly winter storm in the United States over the past few days will now bring wet and windy weather to the UK, according to forecasters

The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US is also causing the UK to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office said.On Wednesday, the forecaster issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 3am on Friday for 15 hours for much of Scotland, including…

The Met Office also predicted some snow in its long range forecast, as cold air travelling across the Atlantic ocean could lead to "unsettled conditions" in parts of the UK