Overview

• Met Office issues yellow weather warning for high winds up to 75mph across parts of England and Wales, effective from Saturday morning until early Sunday.
• Separate yellow warning for Northern Ireland due to expected heavy rainfall, with 23 flood warnings and 103 flood alerts issued across the UK.
• Storm Gerrit's aftermath leaves hundreds of homes in Scotland and Wales without power, with efforts underway to restore electricity.
• Travel disruptions expected due to weather conditions, with rail chaos continuing across the country.
• New Year's Eve revellers advised to brace for near-freezing temperatures.