Christmas travel disruption set to continue with flights and ferries cancelled and motorways jammed - as maps show continuing bad weather
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A 'perfect storm' of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas period - with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds. The Met Office said yellow warnings for wind, which came into force at 7am on Saturday, are expected to remain in place until 9pm on today.
![[The AA predicted 21.3 million drivers would hit the road on today, the busiest day on the roads since the group's records began in 2010]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/01/93394143-14218079-image-a-34_1734832117562.jpg)
Warnings remain in place for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and in England covering the North East, North West, South West and the West Midlands. The AA predict 21.3 million drivers will hit the road today, slightly fewer than the 23.7 million on Friday which was the busiest day since the group's records began in 2010.
![[Heavy rainfall is expected to cover the UK throughout today and Monday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/01/93393889-14218079-image-a-28_1734831220866.jpg)
A spokesperson said 'if the congestion wasn't enough of a headache, the inclement weather could create the perfect storm'. 'We advise those heading out to allow extra time to travel and increase the distance between themselves and other road users.'. The RAC estimated seven million leisure trips would be made on major roads during the weekend, which excludes everyday traffic.
![[Heathrow Airport announced a 'small number of flights' had been cancelled due to 'strong winds and airspace restriction]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/01/93394141-14218079-image-a-35_1734832125639.jpg)
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings covering northern England, Scotland and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland with some areas facing up to 80mph winds. The AA predicted 21.3 million drivers would hit the road on today, the busiest day on the roads since the group's records began in 2010.
![[This Met Office map shows the temperatures currently forecast for tomorrow]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/01/93393885-14218079-image-a-29_1734831237906.jpg)
Heavy rainfall is expected to cover the UK throughout today and Monday. Predicted congestion hotspots include:. Heathrow Airport announced a 'small number of flights' had been cancelled due to 'strong winds and airspace restriction' and British Airways said disruption was likely to continue throughout the weekend.
![[The RAC warned it could be 'pretty exhausting experience, urging drivers to remain 'patient' ahead of the Christmas traffic chaos tomorrow]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/01/93377175-14218079-The_RAC_warned_it_could_be_pretty_exhausting_experience_urging_d-a-37_1734832305172.jpg)
