Gusts up to 75 mph (120 km/h) is expected to hit the coasts of southern England and Wales this weekend, as other parts of the UK try to get back to normal after the devastation caused by Storm Gerrit.

The Met Office issued a yellow warning for strong winds in the south-east, south-west, East England and Wales from 11am on Saturday until 3am on Sunday, New Year’s Eve.

Separate yellow warnings were issued for sleet and snow in Scotland and rain in Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Those expected to spend New Year’s Eve in the UK should seek somewhere warm as it is expected to be a particularly cold night.

Areas of the UK are still trying to find their footing again after the devastation caused by the passage of Storm Gerrit which left behind in addition to material damage and three deaths.

Around 1,500 homes in Scotland spent a second night without power while a lightning strike hit supplies in Wales on Thursday.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said it had restored power to more than 46,000 homes, with people in the North East and Shetland hardest hit.

Bad weather

But also in Tameside, citizens are trying to get back on their feet after the damage caused by the passage of a powerful tornado that destroyed trees and roofs.

In terms of rail traffic ScotRail said many lines had reopened but urged passengers to check timetables before travelling.

In Wales, the aftermath of the bad weather will affect rail services until Monday.

Bad weather

Many ferry services were canceled and there were delays due to the storm, with airline DFDS confirming that services between Dover and France were delayed due to strong winds in the English Channel.

Air travel in and out of the UK has been disrupted, with cancellations, but most routes have returned to normal.