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Parts of the UK are bracing for heavy snow, rain and strong winds, with forecasters warning of the arrival of Storm Brit this weekend. More than 100 schools in Scotland and nearly 200 in Devon and Cornwall have been closed due to the snow, according to the BBC. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for snow and ice till Friday (November 22). The outlet added that Brett is the second named storm of the season to bring severe weather to parts of the UK.
⚠️Yellow weather warning issued⚠️ #StormBert There will also be very strong winds in parts of West Wales, north-west England, coastal parts of north-east England, parts of Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland.
Saturday 0500 – 1900
Latest information https://t.co/QwDLMfS950
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— Met Office (@metoffice) November 21, 2024
The storm was named by Matt Erin of Ireland. The BBC said.
Wind gusts of 70 mph (113 km/h) and heavy rain are expected in some areas. It could also cause travel disruption and flooding, with up to 100mm of rain expected in parts of Wales and south-west England.
Local authorities have issued a warning for drivers to check the forecast before taking their vehicles out. Motorists are advised to drive with “extreme caution” in areas where Cyclone Britt is expected to cause damage.
The BBC reports that Devon and Cornwall Police have already received several calls about collisions due to the conditions.
The warning covers Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirlingshire, Aberdeenshire and parts of the Highlands and parts of Argyll and Bute.
“A northerly wind flow will continue to bring snow to Scotland over the next few days, with it reaching low levels at times and the potential for some travel disruption.” Sky News Met Office chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said.
“Temperatures will drop well below freezing overnight over the next few days, resulting in some snow warnings, with more warnings likely during the week,” the meteorologist added.
