The UK is bracing for Storm Bert, which is anticipated to create a “multi-hazard event” this weekend. The storm brings in a mix of snow, rain, and strong winds. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for various regions and a more severe amber warning for parts of Scotland, effective from Saturday to Sunday.
As per the report in The Guardian, the Met Office has issued yellow warning in the several parts of the UK. For this reason it has created more severe amber for Scotland for Saturday and Sunday. Bret is the second named storm of the season. It is set to bring extreme weather events to parts of the UK. The wind gusts of up to 70 mph (113 kmph) and heavy rain are also expected in some areas.
“We’re looking at strong winds, some high snowfall accumulation, heavy rain, all in various different parts of the UK. So it’s quite a complex weather set-up for the weekend. Generally speaking, it’s a very unsettled weekend of weather ahead,” Oli Claydon, a spokesperson for the Met Office, told to The Guardian.
He moreover added saying, “”Further south, it’s wind and rain, further north it’s snow then rain and wind. So it really depends on where you are in the UK. Keep on top of the forecast for your area and prepare as necessary.”
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Storm Bert is expected to hit the UK on Saturday, bringing wind gusts of up to 70 mph (113 km/h) in some areas. The forecast indicates a complex weather pattern across the country:
The amber warning in Scotland covers areas including Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirlingshire, Aberdeenshire, and parts of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute. This warning will be in effect from 7 AM to 5 PM local time on Saturday.
Temperatures have already dropped below freezing across the region. This leading to snow and ice accumulation, particularly in northern Scotland.
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The extreme weather conditions have prompted the closure of dozens of schools across the UK. For this reason others are adjusting their schedules to accommodate the impending storm. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on the roads as conditions may worsen due to snow and strong winds.
Moreover the Scottish government agency Transport Scotland has also said that the roads may be affected by deep snow. This particularly covers the higher routes, and some rural communities might be cut off as well.
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Forecasters predict that Storm Bert will gradually move out of the area by Monday. During this span of time residents should remain vigilant and stay prepared for the on-going weather challenges over the weekend.
As the situation develops, the Met Office will continue to provide updates. Hence it is crucial for everyone to stay informed about local conditions.