Storm Bert latest updates: Man dies and thousands still hit by power cuts as ‘worst weather yet to come’
A man has died after a tree fell on a car as Storm Bert batters the UK and Ireland with heavy rain, high winds and snow, bringing power cuts, flooding and travel chaos. Winds of up to 70mph are set to lash coastal areas and, as temperatures rise on ...
Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert brings heavy snow and winds to UK
A Met Office amber warning is in place for parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Angus. It runs from 07:00 to 17:00, when there will be an increased likelihood of severe weather affecting travel and power supplies.
LIVE UK weather: Storm Bert brings snow, wind, rain and flooding to Greater Manchester - latest updates
Storm Bert is primed to hit the UK this weekend, bringing with it snow, wind and heavy rain. Several weather warnings are in place, including two rare amber alerts, as the Met Office has issued concerns about travel disruption, power cuts and hazards presented by icy surfaces, especially in rural areas.
Storm Bert Strikes Britain: One dead as snow, rain, and winds cause disruption
Storm Bert battered Britain with snow, rain and strong winds on Saturday, killing one person and closing several railway lines, bridges and roads. The storm also hit Ireland, flooding roads in the west and cutting power to tens of thousands of customers.
Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by 70mph winds and rain after Met Office issue weather warning
“Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place,” Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said.
Thousands hit by power cuts caused by Storm Bert
Thousands of homes have been hit by power cuts caused by Storm Bert. Electricity North West said engineers had restored power to 6,000 properties across Cumbria after overhead lines were damaged by "flying debris and ice accumulation".
Storm Bert causes power outages, disrupts travel in UK and Ireland
Tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses in Ireland suffered power outages due to Storm Bert on Saturday, while some rail lines and roads were closed in Britain due to what forecasters called a "multi-hazard event".
Live weather: Clean-up begins after Storm Bert as thousands still left without power
Power outages, initially affecting 60,000 homes and businesses, have been reduced to 11,000 as ESB crews work to restore service
Storm Bert: Power cuts hit London and man killed by falling tree as wild weather batters UK
Power cuts hit London and man killed by falling tree as wild weather batters UK - The Met Office has warned of 18 hours of non-stop rain from 9am on Saturday to the early hours of Sunday
Storm Bert: Severe flooding and 60,000 without power amid weather warnings
SOME 60,000 PREMISES around the country are without power and a number of counties are affected by severe flooding as Storm Bert passes over Ireland. The worst impacted areas include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo,
Watch: Scotland under a blanket of snow from Storm Bert
Storm Bert has transformed central and southern Scotland, under a blanket of snow. With some travel disruption, some children ...
Storm Bert: Man dies and 10 rescued after landslide as 'multiple-hazard event' causes chaos around UK
Hampshire Police says a man in his 60s died after a tree fell on to a car on the A34 southbound near Winchester on Saturday ...
Snow and rain prompt flood alerts as Storm Bert hits
Heavy snow and rain has led to travel disruption across parts of Yorkshire and warnings of potential flooding as Storm Bert ...
Storm Bert amber snow warning extended in Scotland
A Storm Bert amber warning for snow has been extended in Scotland to cover the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire ...
Storm Bert latest: 'Multi-hazard weather event' hits UK with snow, heavy rain and 82mph gusts - as 10 people rescued from North Wales landslide
A number of weather warnings are in place across the weekend, with the Met Office predicting travel disruption, flooding and strong wind gusts.
Storm Bert latest: Thousands without power and travel chaos as UK braces for 40cm of snow and 70mph winds
Storm Bert is causing severe travel disruption and power cuts as the “multi-hazard” weather event brings heavy snow and rain ...