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| Stormy weather to batter Britain | Stormy weather to batter Britain |
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| Britain is set to be battered by two bouts of stormy weather that are expected to hit the country over the next few days. | Britain is set to be battered by two bouts of stormy weather that are expected to hit the country over the next few days. |
| Wind and rain will hit the UK on Friday night and may reach at least 80mph in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland. | Wind and rain will hit the UK on Friday night and may reach at least 80mph in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland. |
| More gale force winds are expected to hit parts of the country, especially the north, on New Year's Eve. | |
| Organisers of Scotland's biggest Hogmanay parties say they are monitoring weather forecasts. | Organisers of Scotland's biggest Hogmanay parties say they are monitoring weather forecasts. |
| More than 125,000 people are expected to celebrate the New Year in Edinburgh, where the weather is expected to be bad. | More than 125,000 people are expected to celebrate the New Year in Edinburgh, where the weather is expected to be bad. |
| BBC forecaster Suzanne Charlton said: "Severe gales are expected in Edinburgh and the strong winds might be a problem for some of the revellers on New Year's Eve. | BBC forecaster Suzanne Charlton said: "Severe gales are expected in Edinburgh and the strong winds might be a problem for some of the revellers on New Year's Eve. |
| "There could possibly be trees coming down and damage done to buildings." | "There could possibly be trees coming down and damage done to buildings." |
| Contingency plans | Contingency plans |
| In 2003 thousands of people were left disappointed when Edinburgh's Hogmanay party was cancelled at the last minute because of stormy weather. | In 2003 thousands of people were left disappointed when Edinburgh's Hogmanay party was cancelled at the last minute because of stormy weather. |
| Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2007 said there were no plans for any cancellations of this year's extravaganza. | Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2007 said there were no plans for any cancellations of this year's extravaganza. |
| A spokesman said: "We are aware that the forecast is not fantastic. | A spokesman said: "We are aware that the forecast is not fantastic. |
| "However, since the last few years increased equipment has been put in place to cope with bad weather. | "However, since the last few years increased equipment has been put in place to cope with bad weather. |
| "There would have to be severe gales on the night for the event to be cancelled. | "There would have to be severe gales on the night for the event to be cancelled. |
| "Our first priority is the safety of the public and the final decision is made on Sunday." | "Our first priority is the safety of the public and the final decision is made on Sunday." |
| The event is being headlined by Pet Shop Boys and Paolo Nutini and a huge firework display and series of outdoor events are also planned. | The event is being headlined by Pet Shop Boys and Paolo Nutini and a huge firework display and series of outdoor events are also planned. |
| The Highways Agency has warned drivers to be prepared for the stormy weather that is on the way. | The Highways Agency has warned drivers to be prepared for the stormy weather that is on the way. |
| A spokesman said: "For the past two weeks drivers have had to contend with fog and relatively calm conditions. | A spokesman said: "For the past two weeks drivers have had to contend with fog and relatively calm conditions. |
| "But with forecasters now predicting a period of wet and very windy weather leading into the New Year, drivers will see a noticeable change." | "But with forecasters now predicting a period of wet and very windy weather leading into the New Year, drivers will see a noticeable change." |