On Wednesday evening, the year 2025 will be welcomed by billions of people. Many people especially look forward to the fireworks in the sky at midnight. But it is precisely this spectacle that is now threatened with cancellation in many places in Europe. Because a stormy New Year’s Eve with hurricane-like wind gusts is coming…
The highlight of New Year’s Eve is the moment when the new year begins. Counting until midnight together creates a sense of community. New Year’s Eve becomes even more special with a festive atmosphere, good music and an impressive explosion of color in the night sky. But that’s exactly what won’t happen in many places, such as parts of Britain, northern Germany, Scandinavia and other regions.
Cancellations for security reasons
Due to “continued high winds and bad weather”, organizers in the Scottish capital Edinburgh have canceled the traditional Hogmanay celebration for safety reasons. Last year, about 30,000 people took part in the celebration on the streets of the city. This year, in addition to fireworks, a concert with the Scottish band Texas and other artists was planned.
Public fireworks shows were also canceled in the northwestern English coastal town of Blackpool due to a storm warning. The British Meteorological Agency forecast heavy rain and storms in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, and snow in parts of Scotland. Scotland is under a second-highest level weather warning, indicating potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
New Year’s Eve party on Sylt cancelled
But the weather service is predicting storms for New Year’s Eve, not just in the UK, but also in Germany. Wind speeds of up to 80 km/h are expected on the German coast. On Sylt, hurricane-like wind gusts with speeds of up to 119 km/h are even predicted.
That is why, according to the tourism department, the open-air party on the Westerland beach promenade will not take place. The fireworks were also canceled on Helgoland. The ship connections of shipping company Cassen Eils from Cuxhaven to Heligoland and vice versa will be canceled on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Increased security measures
Scandinavia is also affected by the stormy weather. Warnings and safety measures also apply there. In Denmark, emergency services have called for extra caution when handling fireworks. The recommended minimum distance for lighting fireworks near thatched roofs and flammable materials has been increased from 200 to 400 meters.
Although warnings have been issued in Stockholm of showers and heavy snowfall in parts of the country, there is no evidence that fireworks have been canceled.
Source: Krone
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