Storm Bert live: New weather warning issued as Britain braces for 70mph winds and rain this weekend
Parts of the country are bracing for power cuts as charities and energy companies warn homeowners to stay warm as temperatures drop to freezing
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Your support makes all the difference.The Met Office has issued a new weather warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Bert on the weekend.
The storm is set to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office is expecting it to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend”, potentially causing travel disruption and flooding.
The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning across southern England, covering Cornwall, Plymouth and Southampton. It is in place from 3pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday.
Overnight on Thursday, the Met Office said much of the UK experienced temperatures near freezing, with the mercury falling as low as minus 6C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland.
The forecasting body said many will wake up to a frost with icy surfaces in places with several yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across the UK until 10am on Friday.
Commuters can expect significant travel disruption, with National Rail predicting four days of delays as heavy snow continues through the weekend.
The wintry weather affected education, with dozens of schools closed across the country.
Latest weather warnings
A yellow rain warning is in place for much of southwest England between 6am Saturday and 11.45pm Sunday.
Further north, in Wales, a yellow rain warning with a risk to life is in place between 6am Saturday and 6am Sunday.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow rain and snow warning was issued between midnight on Saturday and 11am.
Across much of northern England and stretching up to the tip of Scotland, a rain and snow warning was issued between 4am Saturday and 9am Sunday.
Two yellow wind warnings are also in place between 5am and 7pm on Saturday. One stretches down the West coast and the other stretches down the East.
Meanwhile, an amber snow and ice warning was issued for the Scottish highlands between 7am and 5pm.
Amber alert issued for heavy snow and ice in parts of Scotland, with up to 40cm expected
An amber alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force between 7am and 5pm on Saturday in an area north of Scotland’s central belt, where 10-20cm is likely on ground above 200 metres and potentially as much as 20-40cm on hills above 400m.
The warning covers parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirlingshire, Aberdeenshire and some of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.
Britons wake from chilly night to warnings of snow and ice
Many Britons again faced freezing temperatures overnight ahead of a frosty and icy morning today and the arrival of Storm Bert on the weekend.
The storm is set to reach the UK tomorrow and the Met Office is expecting it to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend”, potentially causing travel disruption and flooding.
Overnight, the Met Office said much of the UK experienced temperatures near freezing, with the mercury falling as low as -6C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland.
The forecasting body said many will wake up to a frost with icy surfaces in places with several yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across the UK until 10am on today.
One covering parts of Scotland is in effect until midday before a slew of further yellow alerts for wind, rain and snow go live on Saturday.
Chance of power cuts, mobile phone outages, and travel cancellations for northern Scotland
People in northern Scotland are being warned of a small chance of power cuts and mobile phone outages, as well as the potential for cancelled rail and air travel, due to the severe weather.
Under one of multiple yellow warnings issued by the Met Office for various parts of the UK, rural communities also face warnings of a “slight chance” they will be cut off.
The weather bureau is also warning residents in that region of risks of slips and falls on icy surfaces, as well as traffic disruptions due to Storm Bert moving over the UK through the coming days.
“There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel,” the Met Office says.
UK weather: Storm Bert to bring snow, flooding and 70mph winds this weekend
Britain is facing more snow, heavy rain and strong winds this weekend as Storm Bert sweeps across the country, with the Met Office warning that travel disruption and flooding are likely.
Weather warnings are in place every day until Sunday – including seven on Saturday – as the country braces for more wintry weather after temperatures plummeted earlier in the week.
An amber alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force between 7am and 5pm on Saturday in an area north of Scotland’s central belt, where 10-20cm is likely on ground above 200 metres and potentially as much as 20-40cm on hills above 400 metres.
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Storm Bert to bring snow, flooding and gusts up to 70mph winds this weekend
Power cuts and travel disruption likely and there’s a good chance some rural communities could be cut off, forecaster warns
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Wintry weather sees schools shut
Hundreds of schools are closed amid snowy conditions ahead of disruption forecast for the weekend as Storm Bert sweeps in.
A Met Office yellow warning of snow and ice is in place across northern Scotland until midday on Thursday, with 2-5cm of snow expected fairly widely.
A new alert has now been issued warning of snow and ice for much of Scotland, northern England and parts of western and eastern England and Wales between midday on Thursday and 10am on Friday.
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Wintry weather sees schools shut as more disruption forecast with Storm Bert
The Met Office said the storm will bring ‘heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow’ over the weekend.
Met Office issues danger to life warning as more snow forecast over weekend
Heavy snow will continue to fall over the weekend as the Met Office warned of a danger to life in some parts of the country.
The deluge is expected on Saturday followed by a rapid thaw and rain in north-east and north-west England, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, and much of Scotland.
The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for the coming days, with residents urged to be prepared for power cuts as they are warned flooding from heavy rain could be pose a danger to life on Saturday night.
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Met Office issues danger to life warning as more snow forecast over weekend
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Drivers have been urged to be careful on the roads
The RAC urged people to take care on the roads.
RAC Breakdown spokeswoman Alice Simpson said: “The first taste of winter means drivers are suddenly contending with the some of the worst road conditions we’ve seen all year.
“With freezing temperatures already causing disruption in the east and north of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and snow showers now affecting regions further south, we advise motorists to plan well as ice forms on untreated surfaces.”
UK weather: Storm Bert to bring snow, flooding and 70mph winds this weekend
Britain is facing more snow, heavy rain and strong winds this weekend as Storm Bert sweeps across the country, with the Met Office warning that travel disruption and flooding are likely.
Weather warnings are in place every day until Sunday – including seven on Saturday – as the country braces for more wintry weather after temperatures plummeted earlier in the week.
An amber alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force between 7am and 5pm on Saturday in an area north of Scotland’s central belt, where 10-20cm is likely on ground above 200 metres and potentially as much as 20-40cm on hills above 400 metres.
Read the full article here:
Storm Bert to bring snow, flooding and gusts up to 70mph winds this weekend
Power cuts and travel disruption likely and there’s a good chance some rural communities could be cut off, forecaster warns
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