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Storm Bert: UK’s Wild Weather – Hold Onto Your Hats!

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Storm Bert is causing chaos across the UK – wind, snow, and power cuts galore! Batten down the hatches!

As Storm Bert sweeps across the UK, a wave of chaotic weather is taking hold, leaving many wondering if they should cancel their weekend plans. The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for the South East and multiple regions, predicting heavy rain, strong winds, and disruptive snow. While Storm Bert might sound like a friendly chap, he’s anything but, as thousands are bracing themselves for a wintery showdown!

From Surrey to Devon, communities are feeling the impact of Bert's blustery antics. Road closures and railway line suspensions are causing frustration among commuters, particularly as the storm has unleashed snow across various regions. The ominously named Storm Bert has already left over 34,000 homes in Ireland without power, proving that he doesn’t play nice with anybody. Local police urge residents to only venture out if absolutely necessary, confirming that Bert is indeed the party crasher of this weekend's outdoor festivities.

Meanwhile, meteorologists are forecasting that this chaotic weather is just the beginning, as the storm is predicted to bring 18 hours of continuous rain starting Saturday morning. Southern England might want to prepare for the worst, with coastal areas bracing for gusts whipping up to 70mph. Those in Cornwall and Devon will need to keep their raincoats handy, as forecasters warn of hazardous driving conditions—so perhaps it’s a good time to swap out the joy ride for a cozy movie day indoors!

As the storm rumbles overhead, there’s a certain camaraderie in weathering the storm together (pun respectfully intended!). Let’s not forget the lighter side of things; have you ever noticed how stormy weather seems to turn everyone into an amateur meteorologist? And speaking of storms, did you know that the last storm to hit the UK this hard was called Storm Franklin? Talk about a high-pressure family reunion!

Lastly, while Storm Bert may be wreaking havoc now, it’s worth remembering that the UK is no stranger to wild weather events. In 1987, the Great Storm of October left millions without power and led to a fundamental shift in how weather forecasting is conducted today. So, as you hunker down to ride out Storm Bert, remember—this storm is indeed a fierce reminder of Mother Nature’s unpredictable schedule!

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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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Wind warning as Storm Bert approaches Surrey and Hampshire (Woking News and Mail)

The Met Office issued a Yellow warning for the South East on Saturday morning as Storm Bert approached the region.

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Snow closes roads and railway lines as Storm Bert hits UK (The Guardian)

Warnings for wind, rain and snow across UK, for floods around England, and ice in parts of Scotland and England.

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Storm Bert leaves 34000 without power in Ireland as weather ... (Sky News)

Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.

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Devon and Cornwall Storm Bert wind and rain warning (BBC News)

Police are asking people to only drive if necessary as yellow wind and rain warnings are in place.

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Storm Bert: Power cuts hit London as city battered by torrential rain (Evening Standard)

The Met Office has warned of 18 hours of non-stop rain from 9am on Saturday to the early hours of Sunday.

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Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by snow and winds ... (The Independent)

The majority of the UK will be facing at least one weather warning in the days to come.

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Storm Bert: 'worst yet to arrive' amid gridlocked roads, cancelled ... (The Guardian)

Winds of up to 70mph are forecast to batter coastal areas and, as temperatures rise on Saturday, melting snow and heavy rain are causing flooding, reports the ...

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Storm Bert: Status yellow wind warning for seven counties, flooding ... (BreakingNews.ie)

A status yellow wind warning is in effect from 5pm for counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow.

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Kerry under wind warning while Met Éireann issue status yellow ... (Radio Kerry)

It's valid from 8am until 7pm, with difficult driving conditions, strong winds and fallen debris forecast.

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Storm Bert warning with more strong winds and heavy rain (Devon Live)

A warning for rain lasts until 11.45pm on Sunday night. The wind warning lasts until 9pm on Sunday. Flood alerts and flood warnings have already been issued ...

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Storm Bert: thousands without power as UK is lashed with 70mph ... (The Guardian)

Rising temperatures now likely to cause widespread flooding due to melting ice and heavy rain, say forecasters.

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Storm Bert weather: Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert ... (BBC News)

The number of flood warnings and alerts has risen to over 150 across England, Scotland and Wales. The Environment Agency is monitoring the River Calder around ...

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Storm Bert warning with more strong winds and heavy rain (Cornwall Live)

A warning for rain lasts until 11.45pm on Sunday night. The wind warning lasts until 9pm on Sunday. Flood alerts and flood warnings have already been issued ...

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Wind warnings in place as Storm Bert hitting west coast (RTE.ie)

Status Yellow wind warnings are in effect in several counties as Storm Bert continues to impact the west and northwest of the country with high winds.

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Storm Bert warning with more strong winds and heavy rain (Gloucestershire Live)

Strong winds are set to continue as Storm Bert batters the South West this weekend. The Met Office has issued two yellow warnings for Sunday, November 24, ...

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New 70mph wind warning as Storm Bert brings floods and blackouts (Devon Live)

Dozens of red flood warnings have been issued, meaning flooding is expected and residents and business owners should “act now”

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Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning for high winds issued (BBC News)

A yellow wind warning will come into effect across Northern Ireland from 11:00 GMT on Sunday.

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New wind warning issued as Storm Bert threatens 'danger to life ... (Evening Standard)

The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater on Sunday.

London weather: Wind warning amid storm Bert (Romford Recorder)

A yellow weather warning has been issued for London as Storm Bert continues to sweep across the country.

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New wind warning issued as Storm Bert threatens 'danger to life ... (Yahoo Finance UK)

The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater on Sunday.

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Storm Bert wind warning issued for Suffolk by Met Office (East Anglian Daily Times)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Suffolk as Storm Bert hits the county with gusts up to 65mph.

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New wind warning issued as Storm Bert threatens 'danger to life ... (expressandstar.com)

The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater on Sunday.

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Storm Bert wind warning issued for Suffolk by Met Office (Beccles & Bungay Journal)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Suffolk as Storm Bert hits the county with gusts up to 65mph.

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New 70mph wind warning as Storm Bert brings floods and blackouts (Bristol Live)

Dozens of red flood warnings have been issued, meaning flooding is expected and residents and business owners should “act now”

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