Christmas lights switch-on events were due to take place in Birmingham and Warwickshire, but have been called off.
In the city, the Jewellery Quarter BID (business improvement district) said: “We had to make the devastating decision to call of our wonderful event.”
A statement said it was the last thing they wanted, but nature “had other ideas”.
On social media, external, organisers posted links to a market still going ahead and an opening party at The Button Factory.
“We encourage you to support our local traders and venues if you’re able to, and please take care if travelling in the weather,” they added.
Bedworth Outdoor Market has also been called off because of forecasted high winds, external, the council said.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council said: “Bedworth Covered Market will be open as normal, outside traders are welcome to trade inside instead.”
A Christmas lights switch-on was also cancelled in Bulkington, Warwickshire.
Organisers said on Facebook, external that they were “gutted”.
They said the Christmas market and funfair were unable to operate in high wind speeds, with rainfall of up to 10cm expected.
“This is not a decision that we have taken lightly,” they said.
