Storm Dylan tracker – Will the storm hit the UK on New Year’s Eve and what impact will the 80mph winds have on Ireland and Edinburgh’s weather?

A BATTERY of storms and snowfall is thankfully behind us – or at least we’d hoped so.

But now there’s a new storm on the horizon as Dylan prepares to make a big arrival over New Years…

Will the storm hit over New Years?

The storm is expected to strike the UK over the New Year period.

As well has heavy winds and rain for parts of the country, the Met Office has warned there is potential for injuries and danger to life from flying debris.

Storm Dylan follows several days of testing weather conditions across the country, with Christmas travellers facing freezing temperatures and icy road conditions since December 25.

Several UK airports have also experienced disruption due to the ice.

What effect could it have on UK weather?

Storm Dylan is expected to strike the UK from Saturday, with fears buildings could suffer damage as a result of the strong winds the fourth named storm of the season will bring.

Forecasters believe there is a chance of heavy rain and have issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The Met Office said: “Large waves and beach material being thrown on to coastal areas could also be a hazard.”

Steve Ramsdale, the Met Office’s chief forecaster told : “Overnight into Saturday another band of rain will spread from the southwest.

“Across northern hills there are likely to be wintry showers, including snow. Conditions will become colder with icy patches likely ahead of the rain and snow.”

Temperatures across the UK dipped below freezing last night, with the coldest recorded temperatures at Loch Glascarnoch in the Scottish Highlands, with the mercury plummeting to -12.3C overnight.

Met Forecaster Charles Powell said there were some “pretty nasty travel conditions” for Friday, saying: “It is a band of severe weather. Weather warnings are in force.

“There is going to be disruption in some shape or form.”

How do I track Storm Dylan?

The Met Office will be updating the .

Northern Ireland will get it first tonight and the Met Office has issued a yellow “be aware” warning. Southern Scotland is due to be battered tomorrow.

Dylan will also bring torrential downpours to parts of the South and Wales with up to 40mm expected in just three hours, raising fears of flooding.

Forecaster Emma Sharples said there was a risk of travel disruption, property damage and flying debris.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: “There is a big ­difference across the country as the change of wind direction warms up the South but the North struggles to push out the cold air.

“Snow still covering the ground acts as an insulating blanket and the cold air is harder to move.”