Bad weather cancels New Year's Eve celebrations across UK

New Year's Eve events across the UK are being disrupted due to the bad weather.

Edinburgh's famous Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled as wind, rain and snow are forecast across parts of the country.

In London, organisers say that they are monitoring weather conditions ahead of the capital's planned fireworks display tonight.

The Met Office - the UK's national weather service - have issued an amber weather alert for heavy rain in parts of Scotland.

Yellow weather warnings for rain, wind and snow are also in place in other parts of the UK, as stormy weather rolls in.

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What is being forecast?

Edinburgh's famous Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled due to the bad weather

On New Year's Eve, there could be as much as 14cm of rainfall in some parts of Scotland, which the Met Office say could lead to flooding.

Rain will also be likely in parts of England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Weather experts have also said that snow may lead to disruption in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England, with 10cm of snow expected in some areas.

People attending Hogmanay or New Year's Eve events are being advised to take care when travelling and to dress warmly for all weathers.