"UK Braces for New Year's Eve Gale: Met Office Warns of 75mph Winds and Coastal Batterings"

The UK is facing severe weather conditions on New Year's Eve with 75mph gales and heavy rain prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for wind across the southern coastline and parts of Wales. The extreme weather has already caused flooding and travel chaos, including the disruption of Eurostar services affecting 30,000 passengers. Revellers are advised to be cautious as the conditions could lead to power cuts and further travel difficulties.