Waves crash against Folkestone harbour wall in Kent on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as wind, rain and snow warnings are in force across parts of the UK, with the threat of flooding and disruption to New Year's Day travel. Large parts of England and Wales will be hit by strong winds until 3pm on Wednesday, while north-west England and Wales are forecast to see heavy rain for much of the morning. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images)
