Storm Bert

2024 - 11 - 21

Brace Yourselves! Storm Bert's Coming to Bring Snow and Soggy Socks!

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Get ready for a wild weather weekend! Storm Bert is about to crash the UK party with snow, rain, and winds that could turn your umbrella inside out!

The UK is gearing up for a frenzied weekend as Storm Bert is set to make its grand entrance, bringing a medley of heavy rain, fierce winds, and disruptive snowfall. Starting early on Saturday, this second named storm of the season is expected to sweep across large portions of the country. Whether you’re in bustling Birmingham or scenic Scotland, be prepared to huddle indoors with a good book, as this storm could bring all sorts of frosty fun and torrential downpours.

Local authorities and the Met Office have already sprung into action, issuing serious weather warnings to highlight the potential for widespread disruption. With the threat of flooding lurking around every corner, including in our beloved Dorset and the Northern Ireland coast, you might want to consider postponing that weekend trip. The strong winds might just give your umbrella a literal workout, so expect an arm-wrestling match between you and Mother Nature if you dare step outside!

Is that snow I see on the horizon? Indeed! Along with buckets of rain, Storm Bert is likely to blanket parts of the UK with a glamorous layer of fluffy white, making travel quite tricky. With transport services already bracing for impact and hundreds of schools closing their doors in anticipation, students might just get the unexpected snow day they’ve been dreaming of! But don’t get too keen on that snowball fight just yet; the ice warnings from the Met Office might have you slipping and sliding straight back indoors.

As we prepare for Storm Bert, it's both a reminder to check our emergency kits and a chance to enjoy the magic of wintery weather. Did you know that the UK experienced its first named storm just six years ago? Since then, naming storms has become an established practice to better inform the public about severe weather threats. So, when you hear "Storm Bert," remember to keep warm, stay safe, and embrace the blustery adventure ahead!

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Storm Bert - what can the UK expect from the second storm of the ... (ITV News)

Storm Bert - our second storm of the season - will bring strong winds, heavy rain and disruptive snow from the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Storm Bert: Second named storm of season to bring snow, rain and ... (Sky News)

Heavy rain and ice could cause flooding and travel disruption to different parts of the country this weekend as the second storm of the season arrives.

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Storm Bert: Northern Ireland weekend weather forecast as warnings ... (Belfast Live)

The second named storm of the season is forecast to bring snow, rain and strong winds this weekend.

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Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms (BBC News)

Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.

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Storm Bert named (Met Office)

Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds to large swathes of the country. A number of National Severe ...

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Storm Bert: Met Office issues warning for BCP this weekend (Bournemouth Echo)

A storm could bring disruption and flooding to Dorset this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

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Storm Bert to bring heavy rain and snow to Wales this weekend (Deeside.com)

The Met Office has issued National Severe Weather Warnings for Saturday and Sunday, highlighting the potential for flooding and travel disruption in southern ...

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Storm Bert to cause disruption on NorthLink ferries - The Shetland ... (Shetland Times Online)

The operator issued a warning today (Thursday) ahead of adverse weather over Saturday and Sunday's sailings. The Met Office has warned of wind speeds as high as ...

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Storm Bert: Amber Snow and Ice Warning | Transport Scotland (Transport Scotland)

An amber warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Bert is set to hit Scotland this weekend, bringing disruption to the transport ...

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UK weather: Storm Bert to cause disruption with snow, winds and rain (The Guardian)

Second named storm of the season expected this weekend, with hundreds of schools already closed after snowfall.

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Storm Bert named bringing heavy rain and snow this weekend ... (West Bridgford Wire)

Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, ...

Storm Bert: Met Office Amber weather warning for snow and ice ... (Police Scotland)

The warning is in place between 7am and 5pm on Saturday, 23 November, 2024. The areas affected by the Amber warning are: Angus; Perth & Kinross; Stirling ...

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Storm Bert to impact parts of UK over November weekend (Gazette & Herald)

Wind gusts of up to 70mph are expected in some areas, the Met Office added. Heavy snowfall could bring further disruption to parts of the country while heavy ...

Storm Bert – police travel advice issued - Police Scotland (Police Scotland)

The warning is in place between 7am and 5pm on Saturday, 23 November, 2024. The areas affected by the Amber warning are: Angus; Perth & Kinross; Stirling ...

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Storm Bert: Police warn against road travel on Saturday (BBC News)

Amber weather warnings for heavy snow are in place for much of Scotland on Saturday.

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Storm Bert: Weather warnings for snow, rain, ice and wind in Cumbria (The Westmorland Gazette)

Forecasters said Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds to large swathes of the country.

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Cold snap continues across UK ahead of Storm Bert (BBC News)

Weather warnings are in place for the storm with heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow forecast.

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Storm Bert to hit the UK on Saturday (Channel 4 News)

Storm Bert will hit the UK on Saturday with heavy rain and snow, as well as strong winds.

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Storm Bert triggers brutal 84-hour Met Office weather warnings ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning for parts of the UK today and warned of danger to life, after snow, wind and rain hit the country ...

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Storm Bert to bring snow and strong winds to NI (BBC News)

Northern Ireland is to face some disruption this weekend with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds expected.

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Weather warnings in place as cold snap continues across UK ahead ... (BBC News)

Weather warnings are in place for the storm with heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow forecast.

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Met Office issues verdict on Storm Bert, set to cause havoc across ... (WalesOnline)

There is a weather warning in place for 24-hours across Wales as Storm Bert brings with it heavy rain.

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Storm Bert: Suffolk to be battered with 60mph winds (East Anglian Daily Times)

Storm Bert is expected to bring gale force winds of up to 60mph to Suffolk this weekend as temperatures are expected to slowly rise.

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Storm Bert to hit UK at weekend with weather warnings issued (BBC News)

Wind gusts of up to 70mph are possible as the second storm of the season hits the UK on Saturday.

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Storm Bert: Full list of weather warnings for Angus, Perth, Fife and ... (The Courier)

Additionally, there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Yellow warning for strong winds. Saturday's ...

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Storm Bert to hit UK at weekend with weather warnings issued (BBC News)

The second named storm of the season will bring very strong winds, heavy rain and, for a time, snow and blizzards. A Met Office amber warning for snow and ice ...

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Britain faces frosty and icy conditions as Storm Bert looms (Sky News)

The Met Office said it expects the storm to bring "heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend" and potentially ...

Storm Bert could cause disruption | Midlothian Council (Midlothian Council)

Met Office Yellow warnings are in place for snow/ice, rain and high winds over the weekend in Midlothian.

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