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Gusty winds are still expected in the coming days (Picture: Rex)

This Christmas could be the hottest on record, the Met Office has said, as temperatures could reach 15C.

Mild temperatures will be seen across most of the UK, as this Christmas will be one of the warmest since 1920, when temperatures reached 15.6C.

The weather agency has said today is the hottest Christmas Eve for more than 25 years, since 1997, after 15.3C was recorded.

Follow Metro.co.uk’s live blog for latest updates on Storm Pia.

The UK will not have a white Christmas this year – only the Scottish mountains will see a scattering of snow.

But as Storm Pia leaves the UK, yellow warnings for wind and rain have been issued in north England, Scotland and north Wales.

Meteorologist Liam Eslick said: ‘People should make sure to leave more time, especially in exposed areas, it could affect rail networks and ferries.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Passengers at Euston Station as people travel for the Christmas holidays on December 22, 2023 in London, England. Travel disruptions persist since Storm Pia hit the UK on Thursday, compounded by a sudden French strike, leading to widespread cancellations and leaving Eurostar passengers stranded. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)

Those travelling are still urged to leave early and be careful due to weather (Picture: Getty)

AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 19: Cairngorm ski area and Cairngorm mountain, showing little snow cover at the start of the snowsports season, on December 19, 2023, in Aviemore, Scotland. (Photo by Ken Jack/Getty Images)

Only the Caingorms in Scotland are expected to have a scattering of snow (Picture: Getty)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Robert Melen/Shutterstock (14271595m) Fundraisers brave the chilly Christmas temperatures at Langland Bay in Swansea to take part in the annual Santa Surf event which sees hundreds of people get in the water at the Gower beach to raise money and awareness for Surfers Against Sewerage and help the local surfers get into the Christmas spirit. Santa Surf, Gower Beach, Langland Bay, Swansea, Wales, UK - 23 Dec 2023

Despite the wind and cold temperatures, Swansea locals went surfing for charity (Picture: Rex)

‘People travelling on roads should take care and stay away from high-sided vehicles and, for people who are at home and are going for walks, stay away from coasts.’

If you’re looking to go on a walk this Christmas, Boxing Day will be the best day to venture outside, Mr Eslick said.

?? Licensed to London News Pictures. 22/12/2023. London, UK. Ghost town London. Normally packed with commuters and office workers, a deserted Trafalgar Square London this morning just after 9am as the Christmas getaway begins today. However, the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and high winds in excess of 50mph for large parts of the country as Storm Pia continues to sweeps across the UK today causing travel chaos. Photo credit: Alex Lentati/LNP

Temperatures are expected to remain mild and damp (Picture: LNP)

?? Licensed to London News Pictures 21/12/2023, Cirencester, UK. The A435 in Cirencester has been completely blocked buy a fallen tree Brought down in the strong winds from storm Pia. A small Vauxhall car was caught under the outer branches of the tree , occupants are reported to be OK. Photo Credit : Stephen Shepherd/LNP

The worst of Storm Pia is past the UK, but many areas are recovering from damage (Picture: LNP)

Traffic on the M25 in Kent as millions of people are braced for disruption to Christmas Eve getaway journeys due to severe road traffic and strikes decimating train services. Picture date: Sunday December 24, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story TRANSPORT Getaway. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The M25 is expected to be busy today (December 24) (Picture: PA)

He added: ‘It’s looking like a damp picture across the UK, heavy rain possibly in Wales, past Christmas lunch there could be some breaks if people are looking to go out and about.

‘Boxing Day is probably going to be the best day if people are looking to go for a walk.’

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